During which expedition did Mawson first visit Antarctica?
Discovery Expedition
Terra Nova Expedition
Nimrod Expedition
Endurance Expedition
Answer
Mawson's first Antarctic expedition was the Nimrod Expedition, led by Ernest Shackleton from 1907 to 1909. This expedition aimed to reach the South Pole, but fell short due to extreme weather conditions. However, Mawson played a crucial role in the expedition's scientific program, conducting geological and magnetic surveys, and establishing a winter base at Cape Royds.
Into the Unknown: The Douglas Mawson Antarctic Expedition Quiz
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