National pride, scientific curiosity, and various advancements in shipbuilding fueled the golden age of
polar exploration much like the spread of commerce fueled the original golden age of exploration. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: T
Courage and advancements in nutrition also motivated explorers to sail in search of the Earth's poles.
In 1909, Robert E. Peary and Matthew Hensen of the United States reached the North Pole. Two years
later, Norway's Roald Amundsen led a team to the South Pole. Information can be found in the section
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Sediments of the eastern continental shelf are derived from erosion of the Appalachian Mountains
a. True b. False
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A) the mesosphere B) the photosphere C) the chromospheres D) the corona
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What will be an ideal response?