Marine Bio History & Plate Tectonics Quiz

What does marine science study?

• Astronomy and geology

• Oceanography and marine biology

• Botany and zoology

• Physics and chemistry

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Why is learning about the ocean important?

• It helps us understand the weather

• It offers us food, medicine, travel, and recreation

• It is necessary for space exploration

• It provides information about ancient civilizations

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What are the three main reasons people began to explore the ocean?

• Food, Discover new lands, Trade

• Food, Shelter, Entertainment

• Trade, Agriculture, Art

• Discover new lands, Art, Shelter

When did the Ancient Egyptians make one of the earliest recorded sea voyages?

• 3200 B.C.

• 1500 B.C.

• 500 A.D.

• 1000 A.D.

Why were the ancient Phoenicians considered important seafarers?

• They were the first to establish trade routes throughout the Mediterranean.

• They invented the compass for navigation.

• They built the largest ships in history.

• They discovered America.

What significant achievement did the Phoenicians accomplish in 590 B.C.?

• The first circumnavigation of Africa.

• The discovery of the North Pole.

• The invention of the steam engine.

• The construction of the Great Wall of China.

When did ancient Pacific Islanders show evidence of seafaring?

• Between 100 and 300 B.C.

• Between 200 and 500 B.C.

• Between 500 and 800 B.C.

• Between 800 and 1000 B.C.

What did ancient Pacific Islanders use to explore the open ocean?

• Wooden rafts

• Stone boats

• Canoes built from tree trunks

• Metal ships

How did ancient Pacific Islanders propel their canoes when there was no wind?

• Using sails

• Using paddles

• Using engines

• Using oars

What were stick charts used for by Polynesians?

• To navigate to small islands

• To predict weather patterns

• To measure ocean depth

• To communicate with other tribes