Roald Amundsen 1872-1928 Dob: July 16 1872
Which Country do they represent.
Roald Amundsen represents the country of Norway, He was Born in a town
called Fredrikstad, He didn't live there for long.
When did they explore Antarctica
In 1897 he was a deckhand on the boat Belgica a Belgian expedition to the Arctic. In
1904 he headed to the North Magnetic Pole with his small crew.
In 1910 Amundsen sailed for Antarctica hoping to get to the North Pole first.
Roald Amundsen and his crew continued their journey and discovered the South Pole in
1911.
Why are they so famous for their exploration
Roald Amundsen was so famous for his exploration because he was the
first one that discovered the South Pole and was also one of the first to have a
Successful expidition through the north west passage which had been a long dream
of other explorers of all time. He was also Famous becuase he was the first explorer
to reach Both North and South Pole.
What they contribute to our understanding of Antarctica?
His expidition through the Arctic waters and with his work of Polarmagnitism led to scientific
understanding in this area. He was really motivated to get to Antarctica and his passion and
harwork inspired others to be the same. Amundsen's Passion was strong and he didn't want to
give up he always tried something such as when North pole was discovered he decided to head
to South Pole and this is what really inspired Others. His investigations of the Magnetic Pole improved
scientific understanding.
Provide one story of something interesting that happened on their exploration,
this should be written in your own words?
Since Roald Amundsen was a little kid he always wanted to explore
the North Pole. Amundsen had already started his journey to the North pole
when he found out that someone had already discovered the North Pole before
him, he decided to change his plans and explore the South Pole, When he had
the Plans to discover the South Pole first he decided to not tell anyone so
they couldn't even have a chance of beating him to the South Pole and
discover it before Him. So he kept it to his self. The other Explorers
didn't like when he kept it to his self. They thought it was
Dishonourable because they wanted to have a chance to discover it.
Roald Amundsen represents the country of Norway, He was Born in a town
called Fredrikstad, He didn't live there for long.
When did they explore Antarctica
In 1897 he was a deckhand on the boat Belgica a Belgian expedition to the Arctic. In
1904 he headed to the North Magnetic Pole with his small crew.
In 1910 Amundsen sailed for Antarctica hoping to get to the North Pole first.
Roald Amundsen and his crew continued their journey and discovered the South Pole in
1911.
Why are they so famous for their exploration
Roald Amundsen was so famous for his exploration because he was the
first one that discovered the South Pole and was also one of the first to have a
Successful expidition through the north west passage which had been a long dream
of other explorers of all time. He was also Famous becuase he was the first explorer
to reach Both North and South Pole.
What they contribute to our understanding of Antarctica?
His expidition through the Arctic waters and with his work of Polarmagnitism led to scientific
understanding in this area. He was really motivated to get to Antarctica and his passion and
harwork inspired others to be the same. Amundsen's Passion was strong and he didn't want to
give up he always tried something such as when North pole was discovered he decided to head
to South Pole and this is what really inspired Others. His investigations of the Magnetic Pole improved
scientific understanding.
Provide one story of something interesting that happened on their exploration,
this should be written in your own words?
Since Roald Amundsen was a little kid he always wanted to explore
the North Pole. Amundsen had already started his journey to the North pole
when he found out that someone had already discovered the North Pole before
him, he decided to change his plans and explore the South Pole, When he had
the Plans to discover the South Pole first he decided to not tell anyone so
they couldn't even have a chance of beating him to the South Pole and
discover it before Him. So he kept it to his self. The other Explorers
didn't like when he kept it to his self. They thought it was
Dishonourable because they wanted to have a chance to discover it.