Modern oceanography began with the efforts of ____, who trapped his ship in pack ice to explore the Arctic.
A)Forbes
B)Wilkes
C)Thompson
D)Nansen

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The statement refers to Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen, who intentionally allowed his ship, the Fram, to be trapped in pack ice in order to study Arctic currents and the properties of sea ice. This expedition, which took place between 1893 and 1896, is considered a landmark in oceanography. Forbes, Wilkes, and Thompson were all important figures in the history of oceanography, but none of them are associated with Nansen's Arctic expedition.

Modern Oceanography Began with the Efforts of ____, Who Trapped