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How long was Ernest Shackleton stuck on Antarctica?
9 months
How many people were stuck on Antarctica?
28 (Ernest and his 27 member crew)
What was the name of Ernest's ship?
Endurance
What happened to Ernest's ship?
it got stuck in the ice in Weddell Sea.
Why did the ship crack open?
The pressure became to much that the boards snapped.
How long did it take for the ship to sink once it initially cracked open?
A few weeks
How far down did the ship sink?
2 miles
What is the southernmost continent on Earth?
Antarctica
How low do winter temperatures get on Antarctica?
negative 70
How many expeditions did Ernest have before this famous one?
Two
Name one thing the crew took with them before they evacuated the ship?
food, equipment, three lifeboats
When Ernest and his men took off in lifeboats, what island did they land on?
Elephant Island
Define expedition
journey with a specific purpose, such as exploring
Define uninhabited.
not occupied by people
What is alopeica?
a condition that prevents the hair from growing properly
What bear won the Fat Bear competition?
Bear Force One
