Which of the Following Statements About the Members of the Franklin

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the members of the Franklin Expedition of 1846 is true?

• A) They perished because they were unable to figure out how to adapt to the arctic habitat.
• B) They succeeded in surviving the harsh arctic conditions.
• C) They had access to accumulated local knowledge.
• D) They brought with them a diverse tool kit.

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