John Murray

When was John Murray, the Father of Modern Oceanography, born?

• 1808

• 1841

• 1871

• 1899

Who is this person?

• Albert Einstein
• Isaac Newton
• John Murray

• Thomas Edison

When was John Murray, the Father of Modern Oceanography, died?

• 1914
• 1905
• 1910
• 1908

What did John Murray study on?

• Physics
• Oceanography
• Chemistry
• Biology

Was John Murray one of the founders of oceanography?

• Yes
• No

What expedition did John Murray go on in 1910?

• North Atlantic Oceanographic Expedition

• Terra Nova Expedition
• Endurance Expedition
• Nimrod Expedition

In Scottish waters what did John Murray do?

• He discovered a new species of fish
• He directed biological investigation

• He invented a new type of boat
• He set a new swimming record

Why did John Murray complete the publication of the 50-volume report on the scientific Results of the Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger?

• Because he was personally interested in marine biology
• Because the expedition leader died

• Because he wanted to honor the crew of the H.M.S. Challenger
• Because he was the expedition's official reporter

What age did John Murray die?

• 66 years old
• 72 years old
• 73 years old

• 84 years old

Did John Murray study the coral reef?

• Yes, he studied the coral reef
• No, he studied the rainforest
• No, he studied the desert
• No, he studied the mountains

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