Oceanography and Geography Knowledge Assessment

Jerry Dobson discusses the American Geographical Society's (AGS) historical and ongoing contributions to oceanography. He highlights key figures like Matthew Fontaine Maury and their roles in the development of ocean science, including the transatlantic telegraph cable. The video also explores the relationship between geography and oceanography today, noting the limited number of institutions combining both fields. AGS continues to honor oceanographers and advance ocean science through awards and publications.

When was the term 'oceanography' first introduced?

• 1851

• 1859

• 1869

• 1849

Who was known as the 'father of oceanography' during the AGS's involvement in the transatlantic telegraph cable?

• Cyrus W. Field

• Matthew Fontaine Maury

• Samuel F. B. Morse

• William Beebe

What was the primary role of Matthew Fontaine Maury in the transatlantic telegraph cable project?

• Inventing the telegraph

• Mapping the ocean floor

• Developing the cable

• Determining the cable's placement

Which university has a department specifically called 'oceanology'?

• Harvard University

• Moscow State University

• University of Sydney

• Oxford University

How many geography departments does Moscow State University have?

• 10

• 12

• 15

• 18

Which country does not have a combined geography and oceanography department mentioned in the transcript?

• United States

• Australia

• Canada

• Great Britain

What was the focus of the AGS's special issue in 1999?

• Ocean floor mapping

• Oceans Connect

• Transatlantic cable

• Geographical medals

Who set the depth record mentioned in the AGS's contributions?

• Don Walsh

• Sylvia Earle

• William Beebe

• Louise Boyd

What is the highest honor AGS grants to ocean explorers?

• Signing the explorer's globe

• Leading a symposium

• Receiving a medal

• Publishing an article

Who is described as a geographer and oceanographer, and chief scientist of Esri?

• Jerry Dobson

• Matthew Fontaine Maury

• Don Wright

• Sylvia Earle