Marine Geography and Oceanography Course Information
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Who was the first person to use the term 'oceanography'?

  • David Wilson
  • James Smith
  • John Murray (correct)
  • Robert Johnson

    • What does 'oceanography' specifically study?

  • General characteristics of seas and oceans (correct)
  • Underwater geology
  • Marine life and ecosystems
  • Ocean currents and tides

    • How does 'oceanology' differ from 'oceanography'?

  • Oceanology is the study of ocean currents and tides while oceanography studies marine life
  • 'Oceanology' is not a valid scientific term
  • Oceanology is a broader term than oceanography
  • Oceanology focuses on marine science while oceanography studies general ocean characteristics (correct)

    • When was the term 'oceanography' first used?

    <p>1880</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Oceanography' is considered a branch of which field?

    <p>Natural geography</p> Signup and view all the answers

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