Terra Nova

What is the primary focus of the Terra Nova expedition?

• Exploration of the Antarctic region

• Study of marine life in the Pacific Ocean

• Investigation of the Amazon rainforest

• Research on the Sahara Desert

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Which scientific concept was a significant part of the Terra Nova expedition?

• Glaciology

• Volcanology

• Seismology

• Meteorology

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Who led the Terra Nova expedition?

• Robert Falcon Scott

• Ernest Shackleton

• Roald Amundsen

• James Cook

What was one of the main scientific goals of the Terra Nova expedition?

• To collect geological samples

• To map the ocean floor

• To study the effects of climate change

• To discover new species of plants

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

During the Terra Nova expedition, which type of data was primarily collected?

• Meteorological data

• Astronomical data

• Botanical data

• Seismological data

What was a significant challenge faced by the Terra Nova expedition?

• Extreme cold temperatures

• Lack of food supplies

• Hostile wildlife

• Political conflicts

Which year did the Terra Nova expedition begin?

• 1910

• 1920

• 1930

• 1940

What was the name of the ship used in the Terra Nova expedition?

• Terra Nova

• Endurance

• Discovery

• Resolution

Which scientific instrument was crucial for the Terra Nova expedition?

• Barometer

• Telescope

• Microscope

• Spectrometer

What was a key outcome of the Terra Nova expedition?

• Advancement in polar research

• Discovery of a new continent

• Invention of new navigation tools

• Development of new scientific theories