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    Who led the first expedition to reach the geographic South Pole?

    • Ernest Shackleton
    • Roald Amundsen
    • Richard E. Byrd
    • Robert Falcon Scott
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Welcome to the "First in Antarctica Quiz!" This quiz will test your knowledge about the historical expeditions and remarkable achievements of the pioneers who ventured into the challenging and inhospitable continent of Antarctica. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Antarctic exploration as we delve into the accounts of those who were the first to set foot on this icy frontier. Prepare yourself to journey through the narratives of legendary explorers, scientific breakthroughs, and the triumphs of human endurance. Gain insights into the historic feats accomplished in the pursuit of scientific knowledge and the exploration of our planet's last great wilderness.

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    Which country was the first to establish a permanent research station in Antarctica?

    • United Kingdom

    • Argentina

    • India

    • Australia

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    Who was the first woman to set foot on Antarctica?

    • Marie Byrd Land

    • Edith Ronne

    • Caroline Mikkelsen

    • Ingrid Christensen

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    Which British explorer made the first confirmed landing on the Antarctic mainland?

    • James Ross

    • Robert Falcon Scott

    • Ernest Shackleton

    • John Davis

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    Who was the first person to fly over the South Pole?

    • Lincoln Ellsworth

    • Richard E. Byrd

    • Umberto Nobile

    • Roald Amundsen

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    Who led the first team to successfully traverse the Antarctic continent by land using mechanized vehicles?

    • Ernest Shackleton

    • Vivian Fuchs

    • Richard E. Byrd

    • Robert Falcon Scott

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    What was the name of the first ship to navigate the Antarctic Circle?

    • HMS Beagle

    • USS Vincennes

    • HMS Resolution

    • USS Nautilus

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    Which research station was the first to be established as part of the International Geophysical Year (IGY) in 1957-1958?

    • McMurdo Station

    • Vostok Station

    • Halley Research Station

    • Davis Station

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    Who was the first person to set foot on the Antarctic Peninsula?

    • James Cook

    • John Davis

    • John Biscoe

    • Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen

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    Which nation conducted the first successful landing of an aircraft on the Antarctic continent?

    • Soviet Union

    • United States

    • United Kingdom

    • Australia

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    Who was the first scientist to winter over alone in Antarctica?

    • Richard E. Byrd

    • Douglas Mawson

    • Robert Falcon Scott

    • John Rymill

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    Which country established the first permanent research base in East Antarctica?

    • China

    • Russia

    • India

    • France

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    Who was the first person to dive beneath the Antarctic ice shelf?

    • Sylvia Earle

    • Jacques Piccard

    • Jacques Cousteau

    • Nick Adams

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    Who was the first person to conduct a scientific expedition to study the Antarctic ozone hole?

    • Susan Solomon

    • Mario J. Molina

    • Sherwood Rowland

    • Richard Farman

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    Who was the first person to reach the summit of Mount Erebus, the southernmost active volcano in Antarctica?

    • Edmund Hillary

    • Sir James Clark Ross

    • Sir Ernest Shackleton

    • Sir Philip Gibbs

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