What was Douglas Mawson's nationality by birth?
Australian
British
Canadian
New Zealander
Answer
British by birth, Douglas Mawson was a renowned Australian geologist, explorer, and academic. He led the Australasian Antarctic Expedition (1911-1914), which made significant contributions to scientific knowledge of the Antarctic continent. Mawson's legacy includes the discovery of new lands, geological formations, and fossil remains, as well as his pioneering work in glaciology and meteorology.
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