Bernt Balchen discusses going back to the South Pole

The video discusses the selection of a suitable plane for an expedition led by Mr. Lincoln Ellsworth. The expedition will travel from the West Coast of the United States across the Pacific to New Zealand, establishing a base on the continent. The team will maintain radio communication with their base and the United States. The expedition aims to survey land between the Weddell Sea and Ross Sea, sponsored by the American Geographical Society.

What type of plane is considered most suitable for the expedition?

• A modern jet plane

• A twin-engine propeller plane

• A helicopter

• An old metal single-engine monoplane

What is the starting point of the expedition's route?

• West Coast of the United States

• East Coast of the United States

• New Zealand

• Antarctica

How will the expedition maintain communication during the flight?

• Using carrier pigeons

• Through satellite phones

• By sending letters

• Via constant radio communication

Who is the leader of the expedition?

• Mr. Rossi

• Mr. Lincoln Ellsworth

• Mr. Bakken

• Mr. Borken Heart

Which organization is sponsoring the expedition?

• World Wildlife Fund

• United Nations

• American Geographical Society

• National Geographic Society