History of Oceanography

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What was the name of the first scientific expedition to explore the world's oceans and sea floor?

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The Challenger Expedition.

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What were early ocean navigation charts made of?

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Bamboo, wood, and shells.

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Where is the Marianas Trench located?

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Pacific Ocean.

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What type of vessels did people begin to use to venture from their coastlines several thousand years ago?

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Rafts.

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What may have influenced Polynesians to migrate eastward across the Atlantic Ocean?

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They were searching for food.

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What is oceanography?

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The study of the ocean, including its ecosystems, currents, and geology.

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What is the significance of the Challenger Deep?

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It is the deepest known point in the Earth's seabed, located in the Mariana Trench.

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What technology has advanced the study of oceanography in recent years?

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Remote sensing and submersible vehicles.

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What is a stick chart?

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A traditional navigational tool used by Pacific Islanders made from bamboo and shells.

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Who was Captain James Cook?

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An explorer known for his voyages in the Pacific Ocean and mapping many areas.