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History of Oceanography Quiz

Authored by Kathryn Schreiber

Biology

11th Grade

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History of Oceanography Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did early seafaring explorers observe that helped them navigate?

Waves, storms, tides, and currents

Bird migrations

Cloud formations

Stars and constellations

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Commercial fishing

Submarine warfare

Climate change research

Global trade routes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

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