History of Oceanography Quiz

Oceanography is one of the oldest true sciences.

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H.M.S. Challenger was the first scientific voyage to collect oceanographic data.

The Arabs and Chinese had calculations for latitude and compasses used for navigation.

Until Columbus set sail, no one knew if the earth was round or flat.

Voyages of Project FAMOUS resulted in the discovery of Australia and New Zealand.

Alvin made the descent into the Mariana Trench.

We know more about the surface of the moon than we do about the ocean floor.

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JOIDES was used for deep earth sampling.

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This boat is returning to port.

A league equals 000 fathoms.