Bernt Balchen discusses going back to the South Pole

Bernt Balchen discusses going back to the South Pole

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How will the expedition maintain communication during the flight?

Using carrier pigeons

Through satellite phones

By sending letters

Via constant radio communication

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the leader of the expedition?

Mr. Rossi

Mr. Lincoln Ellsworth

Mr. Bakken

Mr. Borken Heart

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization is sponsoring the expedition?

World Wildlife Fund

United Nations

American Geographical Society

National Geographic Society