Chapter 2 Oceanography

What was the Library of Alexandria considered to be in the ancient world?

• A center of trade

• A center of learning

• A center of politics

• A center of religion

What is the primary purpose of using latitude and longitude?

• To measure temperature

• To determine time zones

• To serve as a frame of reference for positioning and navigation

• To calculate distance from the sun

What is the relationship between lines of latitude and longitude?

• Lines of latitude are always the same distance apart, but the distance between two lines of longitude varies with latitude

• Lines of longitude are always the same distance apart, but the distance between two lines of latitude varies with longitude

• Both lines of latitude and longitude are always the same distance apart

• Neither lines of latitude nor longitude are ever the same distance apart

What was the natural dividing point for the north-south grid?

• The Prime Meridian

• The Equator

• The Tropic of Cancer

• The Tropic of Capricorn

What was a significant factor in Polynesian navigation?

• Use of stars

• Use of maps

• Use of compasses

• Use of GPS

When did Polynesians likely colonize Hawai'i?

• Between 1000 and 1200 C.E.

• Between 450 and 600 C.E.

• Between 800 and 900 C.E.

• Between 300 and 500 C.E.

What was the length of the largest ship in the Chinese fleet?

• 100 feet

• 200 feet

• 300 feet

• 440 feet

What innovation did the Chinese use to steer their ships?

• Central rudder

• Side rudder

• Rear rudder

• Top rudder

What was the length of the Viking ship described in the text?

• 15 meters

• 23.3 meters

• 30 meters

• 40 meters

What was the significant advancement in ship design adopted by Europeans around 1100?

• Central rudder

• Triangular sails

• Long-distance voyaging

• Use of windlasses