History of Oceanography Quiz

What was the first scientific expedition to explore the world's oceans and seafloor?

• The Beagle Expedition

• The Challenger Expedition

• The Columbus Voyage

• The Magellan Expedition

When did modern oceanography begin as a field of science?

• In the early 18th century

• In the late 19th century

• In the mid-20th century

• In the early 21st century

What did early seafaring explorers observe that helped them navigate?

• Waves, storms, tides, and currents

• Bird migrations

• Cloud formations

• Stars and constellations

What was a significant driver for the advancement of oceanography during World War II?

• Commercial fishing

• Submarine warfare

• Climate change research

• Global trade routes

What did early naturalists and philosophers believe about the world 2,850 years ago?

• The world was infinite

• The world was flat

• The world was round

• The world was a cube

What is the primary focus of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution?

• Marine biology

• Ocean engineering

• Coastal management

• Advancing knowledge of the ocean and its connection with the Earth system

Match the following civilizations/historical figures to their marine science contributions

• Found a cure for scurvy.

• Magellan

• Attempted to circumnavigate the earth.

• Romans

• Developed the basic water cycle.

• Phoenicians

• Got to North America first.

• Vikings

• Started sailing the Med.

• Capitan Cooke

The surface of the Earth is covered by ___ % salt water.

• 49

• 65

• 71

• 82