What was the name of the Antarctic region discovered by James Clark Ross?
Ross Archipelago
Ross Peninsula
Ross Ice Shelf
Ross Island
Answer
James Clark Ross discovered the Ross Ice Shelf, a massive floating ice sheet in Antarctica. The ice shelf, named in his honor, is the largest ice shelf in Antarctica and plays a crucial role in the stability of the Antarctic ice sheet.
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