Tom Crean – Laoch Antarticae
1. Ba as Abhain an Sceil i gConáit Chiarraí don taisceal, Tom Crean. Ar 1 Samhain 1911 bhí sé in Antartica mar bhail den chríór a bhí... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Tom Crean – Laoch Antarticae
1 - Junior Cycle Irish - Question 1 - 2008
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(i) Cá raibí Tom Crean ar 1 Samhain 1911?
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Tom Crean was in Antarctica on 1 November 1911, as part of Captain Scott's expedition.
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(ii) Cé fath nach raibí Evans d’ábhar dúi ár aghaidh nuair a bhí siad 100 míle ó gcanmpa?
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Evans was too ill to continue and unable to move forward when they were 100 miles from camp due to severe health issues.
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(iii) Cé mhéad míle a tharruing Tom Crean an carr sleamhain?
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Tom Crean dragged the sled for an impressive distance of 1500 miles during the expedition.
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(iv) Cén bád a bhí ag Tom Crean agus é ag siúl chuig Hut Point?
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The boat that was with Tom Crean while heading towards Hut Point was significant for the Antarctic exploration.
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(v) Cén gradam crógachta a bronadh ar Tom Crean?
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Tom Crean was awarded the Albert Medal for bravery for his actions during the expedition.
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