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Which Norwegian explorer was the first to explore both the North and South Poles and died during a rescue mission?

Rould Amundsen was born on July 15, 1872, and led the team of explorers who first set foot at the South Pole in December 2010.


Who was the first to visit both the North and South Poles?

Albert P. Crary was the first to visit both poles, reaching the North Pole in 1952 and the South Pole in 1961. (see: http://www.answers.com/topic/albert-p-crary)


What are the similarities between Marco polo and christopher Columbus?

both born in italy


What did Roald Amundsen do to become famous?

As a premier explorer, Amundsen was known for many firsts, including leader of the first humans to navigate the Northwest Passage, team leader of the first humans to set foot at the South Pole, and captain of the first air passage over the North Pole. As well, he was the first human -- undisputed -- to have set foot at both the North and South poles.


How many hours of daylight do the poles have on an equinox?

On the equinox, there is 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of night everywhere except the poles. At the poles, the equinox means that the sun is either rising for the first time in 6 months or setting for the first time in 6 months.


Who was first person to fly over both poles?

According to the daily telegraph crossword (12.1.13) it's Lincoln Ellsworth


Why did sir Edmund Hillary choose mount Everest to climbe?

Because he had already climbed the highest peak in New Zealand, and Everest was the world's highest mountain, as yet unconquered. If Hillary climbed it he would become the first explorer to have been to both North and South poles and the highest mountain. As we know -he did it.


how do you make a magnet with north poles at both ends and south poles in the middle?

You can’t.


How are the earth and a bar magnet similar?

Both the Earth and a bar magnet have magnetic fields that extend outwards from their poles. They both have a north and south pole orientation, and like poles repel while opposite poles attract. Additionally, they both have the ability to interact with other magnetic materials in their vicinity.


How do i replace a car battery Mazda 323?

disconnect both poles, wait 5 minutes, lossen the bolt, replace your battery, tighten the bolt, connect both poles. here you go disconnect both poles, wait 5 minutes, lossen the bolt, replace your battery, tighten the bolt, connect both poles. here you go


How many degrees latitude is the equator from the poles?

The equator is 90 degrees of latitude from both poles.


Why are hollow electric poles preffered over solid poles?

They both weigh and cost less.