Which pole did Mawson's team reach during the Nimrod Expedition?
North Pole
South Pole
South Magnetic Pole
North Magnetic Pole
Answer
South Magnetic Pole: During the Nimrod Expedition, Mawson's team reached the South Magnetic Pole, which is the point on Earth's surface where the magnetic field lines are vertical. It is distinct from the geographic South Pole, which is the southernmost point on Earth's axis of rotation.
Into the Unknown: The Douglas Mawson Antarctic Expedition Quiz
Subscribe Now!
Learn something
new everyday
Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox