The Compass: A Historical and Functional Overview
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Science
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8th Grade
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Easy
Gerico Santos
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of a compass?
To determine direction
To measure distance
To predict weather
To calculate speed
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where was the compass first used?
Ancient China
Ancient Greece
Medieval Europe
The Islamic world
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which explorers are mentioned as having used the compass in the 15th century?
Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama
Marco Polo and Ferdinand Magellan
James Cook and Hernán Cortés
Leif Erikson and John Cabot
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What material were the earliest compasses made from?
Lodestone
Iron
Copper
Bronze
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the compass still valued today despite technological advancements like GPS?
It is reliable and does not rely on batteries or satellites
It is more accurate than GPS
It is cheaper than modern technology
It can predict weather changes
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