History of Oceanography

He created the first detailed map of the ocean floor

• John Murray

• Lt. Maury

• John Ross

• Prince Albert of Monaco

This was the expedition that found the deepest part of the ocean so far

• Challenger Expedition

• Glomar Expedition

• Meteor Expedition

• Alvin Expedition

Who is considered the 'Father of Oceanography'?

• Matthew Fontaine Maury

• Jacques Cousteau

• James Cook

• Charles Darwin

What was the main purpose of the HMS Challenger expedition?

• To find new trade routes

• To study ocean currents

• To map the ocean floor

• To discover new marine species

Which technology was first used in the 20th century to map the ocean floor?

• Sonar

• Radar

• Satellite imaging

• Submersibles

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What significant oceanographic discovery was made by the Glomar Challenger?

• Mid-Atlantic Ridge

• Deep-sea hydrothermal vents

• Mariana Trench

• Continental drift evidence

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Which oceanographic tool measures the salinity of seawater?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Salinometer

• Anemometer

What is the significance of the Meteor Expedition in oceanography?

• First use of sonar for mapping

• Discovery of the Gulf Stream

• First deep-sea submersible dive

• Mapping of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Who developed the first map of ocean currents?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Matthew Fontaine Maury

• James Cook

• Ferdinand Magellan

What was the primary focus of the Albatross expedition?

• Marine biology

• Ocean chemistry

• Seafloor geology

• Climate change

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