Exploration and Tragedy at the South Pole

Who reached the South Pole first, the British or the Norwegians?

• Neither reached

• Both at the same time

• The Norwegians

• The British

What was the primary mode of transport used by Scott's team initially?

• Dog teams

• Snowmobiles

• Helicopters

• Ponies

What did Scott's team find at the South Pole that indicated they were not the first?

• A Norwegian flag

• Tracks in the snow

• A deserted campsite

• A letter from Amundsen

Why did Scott's team not use dog teams?

• Legal restrictions

• Dogs were not available

• Lack of experience

• Preference for mechanical transport

What unexpected event significantly affected the return journey of Scott's team?

• Unexpectedly mild weather

• Equipment failure

• Severe storms and cold

• Loss of navigation tools

How close was Scott's team to a supply depot when they were finally trapped by a blizzard?

• 5 miles

• 11 miles

• 20 miles

• 50 miles

What anomaly affected the temperatures experienced by Scott's team in 1912?

• A volcanic eruption

• A solar eclipse

• Global warming

• An unusually cold summer