What was David Thompson's contribution to the world?
He invented a new type of fur
He wrote a popular novel
He mapped large parts of North America
He discovered a new species of animal
Answer
David Thompson's major contribution to the world was his extensive mapping of North America. He travelled 90,000 kilometers and mapped 4.9 million square kilometers of the continent, earning him the title of "greatest practical land geographer that the world has produced".
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