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When did humans first see Antarctica?

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500 B.C.
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1000 A.D.
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1520 A.D.
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1820 A.D.
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Solution

The correct option is D 1820 A.D.

Though there were many theories that stated the existence of Antarctica, it was only in 1820 when the human first set foot in this place. The first landing was probably just when American Captain John Davis, a sailor, set foot on the ice.


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