SIR HUBERT WILKINS - SOUND

Sir Hubert Wilkins, an Australian-born explorer, visits Sydney and shares his plans for an Antarctic expedition. He intends to build a new submarine to travel under the ice to the North Pole, highlighting the advantages of using a submarine for such ventures. Despite perceived dangers, Wilkins assures that living in a submarine under the ice is safer and more comfortable than on the surface. He reflects on past experiments with the Nautilus and expresses confidence in future success.

What is Sir Hubert Wilkins' next major expedition?

• A journey to the South Pole by plane

• A climb to the summit of Mount Everest

• An Antarctic expedition with a new submarine

• A trek across the Sahara Desert

Why is a submarine preferred for reaching the North Pole?

• It can melt the ice

• It can travel under the ice

• It can break through the ice

• It can fly over the ice

What makes the submarine expedition safer according to Sir Hubert?

• The crew can live comfortably in freezing water temperatures

• The submarine is equipped with advanced weapons

• The submarine has a built-in heating system

• The submarine can avoid storms by staying underwater

What past experiment does Sir Hubert reference to support his plans?

• A trek across the Arctic ice

• Experiments with the Nautilus in 1931

• A deep-sea dive in the Pacific

• A flight over the Antarctic

What is the expected outcome of the new submarine expedition?

• Partial success due to harsh conditions

• Uncertain results due to unpredictable weather

• Complete success based on past experiments

• Failure due to technical difficulties