European Contributions to Ocean Study

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During which period did Europeans explore the world by sea?

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Renaissance

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Who was responsible for explorers compiling detailed charts and exploring the west coast of Africa?

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Henry the Navigator

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What did Christopher Columbus never see, despite inspiring other explorers? Options: The west coast of Africa, The mainland of North America, The Pacific Ocean, The South Pole

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The mainland of North America

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What was significant about the journey of the Magellan expedition?

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It was the first voyage around the world.

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What happened to Ferdinand Magellan during the expedition?

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He died en route.

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What is the significance of the Waldseemüller Map published in 1507?

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It was the first map to name America and show the New World as separate from Asia.

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Which area did James Cook chart during his voyages?

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New Zealand and the Great Barrier Reef

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Which expedition was launched in 1838 as a naval and scientific expedition?

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United States Exploring Expedition

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What did Ben Franklin chart and publish?

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Ocean current

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Who was the first person to sense the worldwide pattern of surface winds and currents?

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Matthew Maury