The Race to the South Pole

The video recounts the tragic story of British explorer Robert Falcon Scott's expedition to the South Pole in 1912. Scott's team, despite meticulous planning, was beaten to the pole by Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen. The British team faced extreme weather conditions on their return journey, leading to their demise. Scott's legacy is debated, but his plan was sound, with 1912 being an anomalous year for weather. The video is part of the Darkroom series, which explores stories behind photographs.

What was the initial impression of the photo taken at the South Pole?

• A scientific discovery

• A victory for the British

• A weather anomaly

• A defeat for the Norwegians

What method did Scott plan to use for the first part of the journey?

• Motorized vehicles

• Skis

• Ponies

• Dog sleds

Why did Scott's team choose manhauling over dog teams?

• They had no experience with dogs

• Dogs were too slow

• Manhauling was cheaper

• Dogs were not allowed in Antarctica

What advantage did Amundsen's team have over Scott's?

• Expert skiing skills and dogs

• A shorter route

• Better weather

• More funding

What was the outcome of the race to the South Pole?

• Neither team reached the pole

• Both teams arrived simultaneously

• Amundsen's team arrived first

• Scott's team arrived first

What unexpected challenge did Scott's team face on their return journey?

• Equipment failure

• Severe weather conditions

• Hostile wildlife

• Lack of food

What was the fate of the first man to die on Scott's return journey?

• He was rescued

• He fell into a crevasse

• He was left behind

• He collapsed and went comatose

How close were the last three men, including Scott, to the supply depot when they perished?

• 20 miles

• 11 miles

• 5 miles

• 30 miles

What was the main reason Scott's plan failed?

• Lack of experience

• A rare weather anomaly

• Inaccurate weather predictions

• Poor planning

How often do the temperatures experienced by Scott's team occur?

• Every 5 years

• Every 10 years

• Every 15 years

• Every 20 years