Robert E. Peary's North Pole Expedition

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What did Robert E. Peary dream of exploring as a boy?

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The Arctic North.

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What did scientists discover in 1989 about Peary and Henson's expedition?

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They were actually just short of the Pole.

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In what year did Robert E. Peary and Matt Henson set out to reach the North Pole for the first time?

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1905.

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What is one of the challenges mentioned that Robert E. Peary and his team faced during their expedition to the North Pole?

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They had no parkas or space-age fabrics.

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Who was Robert E. Peary's assistant during his expedition to the North Pole?

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Matt Henson.

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What is the North Pole?

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The northernmost point on Earth, located at 90 degrees north latitude.

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What type of environment is found at the North Pole?

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A cold, icy environment with polar ice caps.

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What was the main goal of Robert E. Peary's expedition?

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To reach the North Pole.

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What is an expedition?

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A journey undertaken for a specific purpose, often for exploration.

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Who were the Inuit?

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Indigenous people living in the Arctic regions, including parts of Canada and Greenland.