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National pride, scientific curiosity, and various advancements in shipbuilding fueled the golden age of
  polar exploration much like the spread of commerce fueled the original golden age of exploration. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



Question 2

Christopher Columbus was the first person to discover the New World. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
Courage and advancements in nutrition also motivated explorers to sail in search of the Earth's poles.
In 1909, Robert E. Peary and Matthew Hensen of the United States reached the North Pole. Two years
later, Norway's Roald Amundsen led a team to the South Pole. Information can be found in the section
Contemporary Oceanography Makes Use of Modern Technology



Answer to Question 2

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