Exam 2: A History of Marine Science

Who is considered the first marine scientist?

Who was able to prove that there was not an actual continent in the Arctic?

Matthew Maury is considered to be the "father of oceanography" due to his life accomplishments pertaining to ocean and wind currents.

Discuss the problems that occurred while trying to determine longitude. How was the longitude problem finally solved?

____ was longest continuous scientific oceanographic expedition.

What was the first expedition devoted entirely to marine science? What new equipment was used on this expedition to facilitate more research? What information was acquired?

The fall of the Library of Alexandria can be attributed to growing tensions between Hypatia and early Christian Romans.

The Polynesian colonies used a system of shells and bamboo to represent island positions for navigation.

The first consistent ocean traders were the:

The Japan Marine Science and Technology Center (JAMSTAC) is acclaimed for launching both the deepest-diving manned and unmanned submersibles to date.

Who led a fleet of at least 317 during the dark ages?

Longitude can be found using a protractor and the north polar star.

Although John Harrison was a cabinetmaker, he was awarded a monetary prize for building an accurate clock used to determine longitude.

What country was the first to found an oceanographic institution to meet some of the demands associated with scientific oceanography?

Which is not included in the specialized information that AQUA can obtain?

____ was one of the first researchers to attack issues related to deep-sea sampling.

What is the possible cause for the Renaissance in Europe?

Which Library of Alexandria librarian is responsible for the development of the longitude and latitude system?

Which European was responsible for the accumulation of detailed charts which led to increased commerce to include the west coast of Africa?

What kind of information can be determined about the ocean with the use of satellites?