History of Ocean Exploration

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Who was the first European to sail to New Zealand and Hawaii, and also sailed around the world twice?

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James Cook

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What is the prime meridian?

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The prime meridian is the line of 0 degrees longitude that passes through Greenwich, England.

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Which ancient civilization established trade routes in the Mediterranean around 2000 BC that stayed within sight of land?

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Phoenicians

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How did sailors determine their latitude before GPS?

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By using the angle of elevation of the stars and/or the sun.

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Who sponsored Christopher Columbus' expedition to the Americas?

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Spain.

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What is the significance of the prime meridian in navigation?

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It serves as the starting point for measuring longitude and helps in global navigation.

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What were the main contributions of Ferdinand Magellan to ocean exploration?

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He led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.

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What navigational tool did sailors use to measure the angle of stars?

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Astrolabe.

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What was the role of the Polynesians in ocean exploration?

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They were skilled navigators who explored and settled islands across the Pacific Ocean.

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What is the difference between latitude and longitude?

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Latitude measures north-south position, while longitude measures east-west position.