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So, why do people explore the world? They explore to discover new places or to be recognized for a special accomplishment. They may even explore to help with research or scientific knowledge. Explorers make new discoveries every day. In order to be a successful explorer a person needs to be brave. They also need to be adventurous and not have much fear. Finally, explorers need to be intelligent. As stated, explorers must have a wide variety of qualities and skills. Why are explorers brave? An explorer must be brave because they can easily face many dangers when in a new area. There could be obstacles in the way throughout an explorer’s journey. The land can be mountainous or full of caves, water or other natural hazards. “They landed on the ocean floor further down than anyone had ever gone.” (A Club for Explorers pg 2). Explorers had to be brave and trust that they were safe in order to do their jobs properly. They needed to trust each other, as they often depended on one another in tough situations. Between having faith in their fellow explorers, equipment and technology bravery is a quality that many other jobs do not require. …show more content…

To explore any new area a person must not be shy or fearful. A sense of adventure is a must for any successful explorer, as they should have a positive attitude and desire to see and learn about new things. An explorer needs to be ready to conquer new places and accept the possibility of failure. “In 2012 filmmaker James Cameron became the first man to make a solo dive to the bottom of Challenger Deep.” (A Club For Explorers pg 3). Cameron was not a trained scientist or explorer but he wanted to learn more about the ocean and had an adventurous spirit so he chose to do the solo dive. He was a good example of people willing to try new things just for the opportunity to be adventurous. Being adventurous requires a positive attitude, willingness to try new things and the acceptance of

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