History of Ocean Exploration

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What was the name of the first scientific expedition to explore the world's oceans and sea floor?

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The Challenger Expedition.

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What is true about Latitude?

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Latitude lines run parallel to each other and 0 degrees is the equator.

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How did the voyages of James Cook differ from earlier sea explorers?

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They had science and exploration as their only goals.

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Who is responsible for the theory of Natural Selection?

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Charles Darwin.

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What are submarine-like vehicles that allow people to travel to the bottom of the ocean called?

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Submersibles.

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What is the significance of the Challenger Expedition?

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It was the first scientific expedition to systematically explore the ocean and its depths.

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What are ROVs?

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Remotely Operated Vehicles used for underwater exploration.

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What is the main purpose of AUVs?

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Autonomous Underwater Vehicles are used for data collection without direct human control.

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What did James Cook contribute to ocean exploration?

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He mapped many areas of the Pacific Ocean and contributed to scientific knowledge.

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What is the equator?

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An imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, at 0 degrees latitude.