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Who settled most of the islands in the Pacific Ocean hundreds of years before Europeans reached the Pacific Ocean?
Who settled most of the islands in the Pacific Ocean hundreds of years before Europeans reached the Pacific Ocean?
- Greeks
- Vikings
- Romans
- Polynesians (correct)
Which Greek explorer was noted for predicting tides in the Atlantic based on phases of the moon?
Which Greek explorer was noted for predicting tides in the Atlantic based on phases of the moon?
- Alexander
- Ptolemy
- Eratosthenes
- Pytheas (correct)
What did Eratosthenes calculate that furthered Pytheas' work?
What did Eratosthenes calculate that furthered Pytheas' work?
- Earth's Circumference (correct)
- Depth of Pacific Ocean
- Longitude and Latitude
- Distance between Europe and Africa
Who created the first world atlas and improved the longitude/latitude system?
Who created the first world atlas and improved the longitude/latitude system?
Which civilization developed stick maps with ocean currents for navigation?
Which civilization developed stick maps with ocean currents for navigation?
During which period did the Vikings make their mark with seafaring expeditions?
During which period did the Vikings make their mark with seafaring expeditions?
What was Wyville Thompson's most significant contribution to oceanography?
What was Wyville Thompson's most significant contribution to oceanography?
Which of the following statements about Alexander Agassiz is true?
Which of the following statements about Alexander Agassiz is true?
What was Victor Henson's major contribution to marine ecology?
What was Victor Henson's major contribution to marine ecology?
What was the significance of the voyage of the Fram?
What was the significance of the voyage of the Fram?
Which of the following statements about the voyage of the Meteor is true?
Which of the following statements about the voyage of the Meteor is true?
Which of the following was the first oceanographic institute established in the United States?
Which of the following was the first oceanographic institute established in the United States?
What is the primary risk associated with rapid ascent from deep dives?
What is the primary risk associated with rapid ascent from deep dives?
What is the purpose of a decompression schedule during deep dives?
What is the purpose of a decompression schedule during deep dives?
What is the function of a JIM suit?
What is the function of a JIM suit?
Who was the first person to descend to a depth of 923 meters in a tethered bathysphere?
Who was the first person to descend to a depth of 923 meters in a tethered bathysphere?
What is the primary advantage of using submersibles for deep-sea exploration?
What is the primary advantage of using submersibles for deep-sea exploration?
What is the name of the submersible that reached the deepest depth in the ocean?
What is the name of the submersible that reached the deepest depth in the ocean?
Which of the following is an advantage of using remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) compared to manned submersibles?
Which of the following is an advantage of using remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) compared to manned submersibles?
Which of the following statements about autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) is true?
Which of the following statements about autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) is true?
What was the purpose of the underwater living chambers designed by Jacques Cousteau?
What was the purpose of the underwater living chambers designed by Jacques Cousteau?
Which of the following satellites was the first dedicated oceanographic satellite?
Which of the following satellites was the first dedicated oceanographic satellite?
What is the purpose of remote sensing in oceanography?
What is the purpose of remote sensing in oceanography?
What was the main contribution of Matthew Maury?
What was the main contribution of Matthew Maury?
Which of the following statements is true about Charles Darwin's work?
Which of the following statements is true about Charles Darwin's work?
What was the main contribution of the Ross expeditions?
What was the main contribution of the Ross expeditions?
What was the main finding of Edward Forbes regarding ocean life?
What was the main finding of Edward Forbes regarding ocean life?
What was the significance of the Challenger Expedition (1872-1876)?
What was the significance of the Challenger Expedition (1872-1876)?
Which of the following statements is false?
Which of the following statements is false?
