Edward Forbes and His Voyages

What did Edward Forbes discover?

• Previously unknown planets

• Previously unknown organisms

• Previously unknown minerals

• Previously unknown stars

Which countries' scientists carried on Forbes's studies after his death?

• Britain, Germany, Scandinavia, and France

• Britain, Italy, Spain, and Portugal

• Germany, Russia, China, and Japan

• France, India, Australia, and Canada

What did the British Navy supply for the first major oceanographic expedition?

• A submarine

• A light warship

• An aircraft

• A cargo ship

What was the role of Charles Wyville Thompson in the first major oceanographic expedition?

• He was the captain of the ship

• He was the lead scientist

• He was the navigator

• He was the ship's engineer

How many years did it take to publish the results of the data collected by the HMS Challenger?

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 19 years

• 25 years

What did the specimens brought back by expeditions help scientists understand?

• The geography of the regions

• The organisms' way of life

• The political history of the regions

• The economic resources available

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What did scientists find impossible due to the short stay of ships in one place?

• Conducting long-term observations and experiments

• Collecting enough data

• Communicating with other scientists

• Navigating accurately

What eventually did scientists set up to overcome the limitations of their early excursions?

• Mobile laboratories

• Permanent laboratories

• Underwater research stations

• Floating research vessels

What was the main challenge faced by scientists due to the lack of permanent facilities?

• Difficulty in traveling

• Limited amount of equipment

• Lack of funding

• Hostile local populations

What was the outcome of setting up permanent laboratories for marine life study?

• Increased travel frequency

• Ability to keep organisms alive and work over long periods

• Reduced research costs

• Improved geological studies