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What was the primary reason for Scott's crew to turn back during their journey to the South Pole?
What was the primary reason for Scott's crew to turn back during their journey to the South Pole?
How did Oates die during the expedition?
How did Oates die during the expedition?
What was the distance between the spot where Scott's crew died and the nearest food supply?
What was the distance between the spot where Scott's crew died and the nearest food supply?
What was the reason for Scott's crew's extreme disappointment when they reached the South Pole?
What was the reason for Scott's crew's extreme disappointment when they reached the South Pole?
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When did Scott's crew reach the South Pole?
When did Scott's crew reach the South Pole?
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What was the outcome of the remaining three members of Scott's crew after Oates' death?
What was the outcome of the remaining three members of Scott's crew after Oates' death?
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Study Notes
Robert Falcon Scott's Antarctic Expedition
- In 1910, Robert Falcon Scott led his second expedition to the Antarctic.
- Scott's crew arrived in McMurdo Sound in January 1911 and set up camp.
- The expedition faced severe conditions, including struggling sledges and ponies, which could not cope with the conditions.
- Even the dogs had to turn back, leaving only five men: Scott, Wilson, Oates, Bowers, and Evans.
The Journey to the South Pole
- On January 17, 1912, Scott and his crew reached the South Pole, only to find a Norwegian flag and a small tent.
- Roald Amundsen, a Norwegian explorer, had reached the pole a month before Scott.
- The crew was extremely disappointed, and their return journey was plagued by blizzards.
Tragic Events
- Evans died in February 1912, and Oates, who had severe frostbite, walked out into the freezing conditions on his thirty-second birthday and never returned.
- The remaining three men, Scott, Wilson, and Bowers, died of starvation and exposure on March 29, 1912, just twenty kilometers from a food supply.
Aftermath
- A search party found Scott's tent and diaries eight months later.
- The notebooks, letters, and diaries described the tragic events of the expedition.
- Scott's bravery has been greatly admired by the British people, and he has become a national hero.
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Test your knowledge about Robert Falcon Scott's daring expedition to the South Pole in 1910. Learn about the challenges he faced and the fate of his crew.
