Spanish Exploration

How did Spanish exploration contribute to the understanding of ocean currents?

• By mapping the Gulf Stream

• By discovering the El Niño phenomenon

• By identifying the Coriolis effect

• By measuring the salinity of the Atlantic Ocean

Which scientific tool was improved due to Spanish exploration?

• Telescope

• Astrolabe

• Microscope

• Barometer

What was a significant scientific outcome of Spanish exploration in terms of biodiversity?

• Discovery of new plant species

• Understanding of animal migration patterns

• Identification of new minerals

• Mapping of the human genome

How did Spanish exploration impact the study of astronomy?

• By discovering new stars

• By improving navigation techniques

• By developing the heliocentric model

• By inventing the telescope

Which scientific concept was advanced by Spanish exploration in the field of geography?

• Plate tectonics

• Longitude and latitude

• Continental drift

• Erosion and weathering

What role did Spanish exploration play in the development of cartography?

• Introduction of topographic maps

• Creation of the first world atlas

• Improvement in map accuracy

• Development of thematic maps

How did Spanish exploration contribute to the understanding of the Earth's magnetic field?

• By discovering magnetic declination

• By inventing the compass

• By measuring magnetic intensity

• By mapping magnetic poles

Which experiment was influenced by Spanish exploration in the study of buoyancy?

• Archimedes' principle

• Galileo's inclined plane

• Pascal's law

• Newton's cradle

What was a scientific benefit of Spanish exploration in terms of meteorology?

• Understanding of trade winds

• Discovery of the ozone layer

• Development of weather forecasting

• Identification of climate zones

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How did Spanish exploration aid in the study of human anatomy?

• By discovering new surgical techniques

• By providing specimens for study

• By developing anatomical drawings

• By inventing medical instruments