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Explorers everywhere bring their own shelter and supplies with them on any expedition. In Antarctica, the best portable protection from the elements is a tent, often a Scott tent design. This shape -- like a pyramid -- withstands winds from every direction.
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Who long does the sun stay up in Antarctica?
During the Antarctic summer, the sun can stay up for 24 hours a day for several months due to the phenomenon known as the midnight sun. Conversely, during the Antarctic winter, the sun may not rise above the horizon for several months, resulting in polar night.
Are you in the arctic or Antarctic region if you are at the North Pole?
Arctic. Antarctic is the South Pole.
Is the north pole in the Arctic or the Antarctic?
The arctic. The Antarctic is on the southern most part of the world.
What is the perimeter of the Antarctic?
You can consider 60 degrees S latitude as the farthest extent of the Antarctic region.
Is Antarctic capitalized?
Yes, "Antarctic" should be capitalized when referring to the region around the South Pole.
Are sir Robert falcon Scott and Sir Ernest Shackleton two Antarctic explorers?
Yes, they were Antarctic explorers.
What did the Antarctic explorers wear?
Antarctic explorers were outfitted in layers that included cotton, wool, canvas and animal fur. Their boots were lined with a type of straw, to separate their feed from the ice.
What did the Antarctic explorers use for transport?
boats and dog sleds
What do Antarctic explorers face?
Extremely cold temperatures, mostly.
How early antarctic explorers traveled?
they traveled on sledges with dogs pulling them
What qualities are needed by Antarctic explorers?
resourceful, confidence, courage, bravery, determination
How early did antarctic explorers travel?
People interested in exploring the Antarctic continent approached it by ship, then once on the ice, walked in order to explore.
How did early Antarctica explorers travel?
All polar explorers between about 1899 and 1922 -- the Heroic age of Antarctic Exploration -- traveled to Antarctica by sailing ship.
How did Antarctic explorers keep warm?
Layers of warm clothing to cover the entire body.
What did Douglas Mawson use as transport to the Antarctic?
All Heroic Age Antarctic explorers, including Sir Douglas Mawson, sailed to Antarctica on hull-reinforced ships.
What activities are there on a Antarctic cruise ship?
Generally, tour operators seek out knowledgeable scientists, explorers, writers and other Antarctic-knowledge-competent people to hold presentations and dialogs with tourists aboard these ships.
Where did huskies get taken after Antarctica?
All working dogs removed from the Antarctic continent are taken back to their country of origin by the explorers who transported them there.
