Question 838

Mount Logan, Canada's highest mountain, is named in honour of Sir William Logan. What major scientific institution did he found and direct?

  1. AThe Geological Survey of Canada
  2. BThe National Research Council
  3. CThe Royal Society of Canada
  4. DThe Canadian Institute of Mining
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Correct answer: A) The Geological Survey of Canada

Explanation

According to a note in the guide, Sir William Logan was a world-famous geologist who founded and directed the Geological Survey of Canada from 1842 to 1869.

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