Question

The Antarctic continent was _____.

• A. first discovered in 1820.
• B. protected from scientists.
• C. a possession of Imperial Russia.
• D. a part of the Bellinghausen expedition.
• E. owned by the Russians.

Answer 1

The correct option is A first discovered in 1820.

Option A is correct as it directly points out that the Antarctic continent was first discovered in 1820.

Supporting Statement: The first confirmation of the existence of an ice continent at the South Pole was made by the Bellinghausen expedition of 1820.

The other options are incorrect because they do not provide the appropriate information.