What is now known as Peary Land in Greenland?
North pole area
Peary's birthplace
Greenland's northernmost point
Area around Independence Fjord
Answer
Area around Independence Fjord is also called Peary Land. It's located in the far northern part of Greenland and is known for its vast ice fields, glaciers, and mountainous landscapes. Peary Land is named after the American explorer Robert E. Peary, and is known for its unique and fragile Arctic ecosystem, making it a popular destination for scientists and researchers studying the effects of climate change and Arctic ecology.
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Following whose death was Peary raised in Maine?
Peary proved conclusively that Greenland was what?
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In which year was Peary born in Cresson, Pennsylvania?
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