Question

"South Pole" was discovered by _______ and he was from ______.
1. Amundson, Norway
2. Robert Peary, USA
3. John Cabot, Italy
4. Tasman, Netherlands

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Amundson, Norway

• Answer : (1) - Amundson (1872-1928)  was a Norwegian explorer of polar regions.
• He led the first expedition to transverse the Northwest passage by sea, from 1903-1906.
• He led the first expedition to the South Pole in 1911.

Inventions	Inventors	Country	Year
South Pole	Amundson	Norway	1911
North Pole	Robert Peary	USA	1909
The mainland of North America	John Cabot	Italy	1497
New Zealand	Tasman	Netherlands	1642