Survival in the Antarctic: The Shackleton Expedition
In 1914, explorer Ernest Shackleton led an expedition to cross Antarctica. Their ship, the Endurance, got stuck in the ice and was eventually crushed. Stranded in the bone-chilling cold, the men were faced with a battle for survival. Over 497 days, they endured freezing temperatures, blizzards, and limited food supplies. They hunted seals and penguins for food, melted ice for drinking water, and used their lifeboat for shelter. Despite the extreme conditions, Shackleton's leadership kept the team's spirits alive. Incredibly, all 28 men survived and were rescued in 1916. Their tale reinforces the importance of teamwork, determination, and resourcefulness in survival situations.
Question 1
Who led the expedition to cross Antarctica in 1914?
Ernest Shackleton
Explanation. The text states that explorer Ernest Shackleton led an expedition to cross Antarctica in 1914.
Christopher Columbus
Marco Polo
Lewis and Clark
Charles Darwin
Question 2
What was the ship named that got stuck in the ice during the expedition?
Titanic
Santa Maria
Endurance
Explanation. The text states that their ship, the Endurance, got stuck in the ice and was eventually crushed.
Mayflower
Pinta
Question 3
How did the team survive in the extreme conditions?
They requested for food and water from nearby villages
They had brought enough food and water supplies
They hunted seals and penguins for food, melted ice for drinking water, and used their lifeboat for shelter
Explanation. The text mentions that the team survived by hunting seals and penguins for food, melting ice for drinking water, and using their lifeboat for shelter.
They were rescued shortly after the ship was crushed
None of the above
Question 4
What were some of the challenges the team faced during their time stranded?
Tropical heat and shortage of food
Freezing temperatures, blizzards, and limited food supplies
Explanation. The text states that the team faced challenges like freezing temperatures, blizzards, and limited food supplies.
Desert storm and dehydration
Heavy rainfall and floods
None of the above
Question 5
What values does the team's tale reinforce?
Teamwork, determination, and resourcefulness
Explanation. The text highlights that their tale reinforces the importance of teamwork, determination, and resourcefulness in survival situations.
Solo performance and competition
Hopelessness and despair
Laziness and procrastination
None of the above
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