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The Norwegian explorer, who also trekked to the South Pole to be the first human to step foot on that spot, was Raold Amundsen.

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Robert Falcon Scott was racing against Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen to be the first to reach the South Pole. Amundsen ultimately beat Scott to the pole in 1911. Scott's expedition ended tragically with the loss of all members on their return journey.

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How did Robert falcon Scott affect the south pole?

Robert Falcon Scott did not affect the South Pole.


Why is Robert Falcon Scott a famous survivor?

Actually, Robert Falcon Scott did not survive his trek to the South Pole: he perished on his return.


What was Robert Falcon Scott looking for?

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When did Sir Robert Falcon Scott start his journey to the South Pole?

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Robert Falcon Scott took 19 ponies with him on his ill-fated South Pole expedition.


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Do you mean why was he trying to go to Antarctica? Well, he went to Antarctica because he was racing Roald Amundsen. When Robert Falcon Scott arrived at Antarctica he sooner realized that Rolad Amundsen left Antarctica 34 days before.


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Robert Falcon Scott was 43 years old when he reached the South Pole on January 17, 1912.


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When did Robert Falcon Scott win Britain a prize?

Captain Robert Falcon Scott won Great Britain the prize for being the first to reach the south pole in 1910.


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No, Robert Falcon Scott was not successful in his famous expedition to reach the South Pole. He and his team reached the Pole in 1912, but they died on the return journey.


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Captain Scott always set out for the South Pole.


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