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Who was the first person to use the term 'oceanography'?
Who was the first person to use the term 'oceanography'?
- David Wilson
- James Smith
- John Murray (correct)
- Robert Johnson
What does 'oceanography' specifically study?
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'?
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?
When was the term 'oceanography' first used?
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'Oceanography' is considered a branch of which field?
'Oceanography' is considered a branch of which field?
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