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"Exploration is the physical expression of the Intellectual Passion.
And I tell you, if you have the desire for knowledge and the power to give it physical expression, go out and explore..."
Apsley Cherry-Garrard, 1886-1959
 

SMILLA CONTEST
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND WIN A PRIZE!!!

The question below is only an example of what is going on weekly. If you would like to see the latest page (in italian) go here.

Question of 1st Nov. 2006:

WHEN REFERRING TO ICE; WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ICE SHEET AND ICE SHELVES? TO WHICH OF THE TWO CATEGORIES DOES ROSS?S PLATFORM BELONG TO?

Remember to tell me which school you belong to!!

PRIZE
This week: hat and patch both from New Zealand's Scott base in Antartica which is located 4km from where I am (Mac Murdo). Scott's base is legendary and I will soon tell you about it.
Your mom will like the prizes; both are made with good materials, thick and tough cloth ... not plastic...

Conditions of the contest

  • Only students registered to classes involved in the project can participate to the contest.
  • The answer to the question must be received through email (or through the blog) before midnight of the Sunday following the publication of the question.
  • Together with the answer students must submit a valid email address trough which the winner will be contacted.
  • The prizes will be delivered in January during the in person meeting/lecture that will take place in each participating school.
  • Each student can win only once.
  • If not stated otherwise, group answers will not be accepted.