Polynesian and Greek Exploration Quiz

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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?

Alexander

Ptolemy

Eratosthenes

Pytheas (correct)

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?

Ptolemy Signup and view all the answers

Which civilization developed stick maps with ocean currents for navigation?

Polynesians Signup and view all the answers

During which period did the Vikings make their mark with seafaring expeditions?

Middle Ages (800 A.D.-1400) Signup and view all the answers

What was Wyville Thompson's most significant contribution to oceanography?

Discovery and classification of 4,717 new marine species Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Alexander Agassiz is true?

He was the first to use steel cables for deep sea dredging Signup and view all the answers

What was Victor Henson's major contribution to marine ecology?

Discovering the relationship between cold water, nutrients, plankton, and fish populations Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the voyage of the Fram?

It proved there was no continent in the Arctic Sea Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the voyage of the Meteor is true?

It set the standard for multidisciplinary studies of the ocean Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was the first oceanographic institute established in the United States?

Scripps Institution of Oceanography Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary risk associated with rapid ascent from deep dives?

Decompression of dissolved gases into bubbles Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a decompression schedule during deep dives?

To allow dissolved gases to slowly release from tissues Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a JIM suit?

To enable repair work at the ocean floor under surface pressure Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first person to descend to a depth of 923 meters in a tethered bathysphere?

William Beebe Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using submersibles for deep-sea exploration?

They enable direct observation of deep-sea environments Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the submersible that reached the deepest depth in the ocean?

Trieste Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an advantage of using remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) compared to manned submersibles?

ROVs can make computer-assisted maps based on sonar Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) is true?

AUVs are programmed to carry out specific data-gathering missions of long durations without human intervention Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the underwater living chambers designed by Jacques Cousteau?

To allow teams to live undersea for extended periods Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following satellites was the first dedicated oceanographic satellite?

Seasat A Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of remote sensing in oceanography?

To observe the ocean from space and measure factors like temperature, ice cover, and color Signup and view all the answers

What was the main contribution of Matthew Maury?

He organized the first international meteorological conference to establish uniform methods Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about Charles Darwin's work?

He developed the theory of biological evolution based on his observations during his voyage on the HMS Beagle Signup and view all the answers

What was the main contribution of the Ross expeditions?

They discovered that the deep Atlantic is uniformly cold Signup and view all the answers

What was the main finding of Edward Forbes regarding ocean life?

He concluded that ocean life decreases as depth increases, contrasting with the Ross expeditions' findings Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Challenger Expedition (1872-1876)?

It covered a vast distance of 79,178 miles, conducting extensive oceanographic research Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is false?

Edward Forbes concluded that ocean life increases as depth increases Signup and view all the answers