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Polar Exploration
Polar exploration refers to the physical exploration of the Arctic and Antarctica. Exploring these areas meant hiking over ice flows and glaciers. Explorers largely ventured into polar exploration during the 18th century.
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Why is sir Douglas mawson significant?
He had 2 daughters
He was from south Australia
He was studying glacial geology
He had to eat dogs on his expedition
His first expedition was in 1903
He was married
He was on postage stamps
He was on a $100 note
Mawson lakes was named after him
** Douglas Mawson was never ever adopted, what is happening here is that people are googling Douglas Mawson and just reading the summaries which in fact do say he was adopted, but if they had read further they would have noticed the words 'by Australia' as he was born in England.
When did Ernest Shackleton lead the first expedition to Antarctica?
Ernest Henry Shackleton (1874-1922) was a British explorer who commanded three expeditions to the Antarctic (1907-09, 1914-17, 1921-22), during which the South Magnetic Pole was located in 1909.
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Why did northern European explorers search for a Northwest Passage?
The European nations searched for a northwest passage during the 1500's because they wanted to get through the pacific ocean and reach Asia. Another reason was so they could travel to the indies going west.
What was the advantage of the northwest passage?
The Northwest Passage sought by early European explorers runs from the Atlantic to the Pacific through the Arctic Archipelago. It was considered impassable then because of ice and weather but is currently in use.
European explorers sought a northwest passage through america to asia?
Principally in the 17th and 18th centuries, European (and, increasingly, American, among many other) explorers did indeed seek out the famous "Northwest Passage" said to connect the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean. The motivation was economic at root: explorers sought a shorter alternative to the much longer trade routes between western markets and Asia.
What did Douglas Mawson discover?
As a geologist, Sir Douglas Mawson contributed greatly to our scientific knowledge. However, as an explorer he made two major discoveries. He was part of the first ascent of Mount Erebus on Ross Island and discovered the Magnetic South Pole, both as a member of Sir Ernest Shackleton's Nimrod expedition. He also led his own expedition to Antarctica, the Australasian Antarctica Expedition, and he mapped a great deal of the coastline of George V Land on this expedition.
Who led an expedition to find a northwest passage for France?
The first person to seach for the northwest passage was JONE CABOT
yes he had one brother and two sisters name gigi yes he had one brother and two sisters name gigi yes he had one brother and two sisters name gigi yes he had one brother and two sisters name gigi
What are facts about Matthew Henson's early life?
1. Matthew Henson was an only child by his father's last marriage but had siblings from his father's previous relationships.
2. Henson was married to a women named Lucy ross
3. The couple had no kids together but, Henson fathered children by an Eskimo
woman named Akatingwah in 1906
4.His mom died when he was 2
5. His dad died when he was 11
6. Matt divorced his first wife for infidelity because she became pregnant while Matt was away in Greenland. They had no children together.
7. Matt also had no children with his second wife, Lucy Ross. They were married before Matt reached the Pole and lived together for almost 50 years in New York. A plaque marks the apartment house where they resided. Lucy Ross died after Matt. Both were buried in her family plot in Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, New York. Now their bodies rest in Arlington National Cemetery.
8. Matt conceived a single son, Anaquak Henson, with his Eskimo lover Akatingwah in 1906. After Matt left the Arctic in 1909 he never returned and thus never again met his son, although later explorers relayed reports about him to Matt.
What does the crozier symbolize?
In Western Christianity, the corzier is shaped like a shepherd's crook, which is what the shepherd used to hook around the leg of a sheep they wanted to capture. It is, of course, more ornate. This is because bishops are the successors of the apostles, who are "shepherds of the flock of God", and are responsible for taking care of the welfare of numerous priests and lay people (symbolically, the sheep). The crook is seen as pulling back people who have strayed from the faith.
Although that is the most well know symbolism, there are others. At the base of the crook are some points that stick out, which are symbolically seen as pushing those who are lazy in their faith into action. It is also a staff, which reminds the bishop of his responsibility to stand firm in the faith. Finally, it can be seen either as a walking stick with which to guide the faithful or a rod to beating those who do not follow.
Note: This crozier has other forms and symbolisms in Eastern Christianity (i.e. orthodox Christianity).
Captain Lawrence Edward Grace Oates, a British explorer, was a member of Robert Falcon Scott's ill-fated expedition to the South Pole in 1912. He died during the return journey from the pole, famously saying "I am just going outside and may be some time" before walking into a blizzard to sacrifice himself for the rest of the team.
Who was the first man to fly over the south pole?
16 men and one dog were the first to fly over the North Pole on May 12th 1926. They thought they were actually the second to fly over the pole as Richard Byrd claimed to have done it three days earlier, but this was later discovered to be falsified.
They were the crew of the Airship Norge and were, Umberto Nobile, Roald Amundsen, Lincoln Ellsworth, Oscar Wisting, 1st Lt. Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen, 1st Lt. Emil Horgen, Capt. Birger Gottwaldt, Dr Finn Malmgren, Fredrik Ramm, Frithjof Storm-Johnsen, Flying Lt. Oscar Omdal, Chief Mechanic Cecioni, Rigger Alesandrini, and Motor-Mechanics Arduino, Caratti and Pomella. Nobile's dog, Titina, also came aboard as a mascot.
Who is credited with reaching the south Pole first?
Roald Amundsen got to the South Pole 1st and just a month later, Robert Falcon Scot made it to the South Pole but sadly died on his journey back because of the cold and hunger.
How much of the Earth's surface is covered by ice?
10.4 percent of the earth is covered in ice (About 6,020,000 square miles).
About 10.4 percent of the world's land surface, or approximately 6,020,000 square miles (15,600,000 square kilometers), is glaciated. Glaciated means permanently covered with ice. That ice takes the form of glaciers, ice sheets, or ice caps.
one-tenth
not a lot!
What colonies did the french found as a result of searching for the northwest passage?
The colonies the French found as a result for searching for the northwest passage was Quebec and Montreal
What problems did Douglas mawson have on his journey?
His friend, lead dog and equipment fell over a cliff
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