Terra Nova

What is the primary focus of the Terra Nova expedition led by Robert Falcon Scott?

• Scientific research in Antarctica

• Exploration of the Amazon rainforest

• Climbing Mount Everest

• Mapping the Sahara Desert

Which scientific discipline was significantly advanced by the Terra Nova expedition?

• Marine Biology

• Glaciology

• Astronomy

• Botany

What was one of the key scientific achievements of the Terra Nova expedition?

• Discovery of the South Pole

• First human-powered flight

• Invention of the steam engine

• Mapping of the ocean floor

Which of the following was a major challenge faced by the Terra Nova expedition?

• Extreme cold temperatures

• Lack of oxygen

• Tropical diseases

• Sandstorms

What type of data was primarily collected during the Terra Nova expedition?

• Meteorological data

• Seismic data

• Astronomical data

• Genetic data

Which animal was extensively studied during the Terra Nova expedition?

• Penguins

• Lions

• Elephants

• Kangaroos

What was the main mode of transportation used by the Terra Nova expedition team?

• Dog sleds

• Hot air balloons

• Bicycles

• Motorcycles

Which scientific instrument was crucial for the Terra Nova expedition's meteorological studies?

• Barometer

• Telescope

• Microscope

• Spectrometer

What was the primary goal of the Terra Nova expedition's geological studies?

• Understanding continental drift

• Finding precious metals

• Studying volcanic activity

• Mapping tectonic plates

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Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Terra Nova expedition?

• Advancement in polar science

• Discovery of a new continent

• Invention of the compass

• Development of nuclear energy