Question 1

Who set out to explore worldwide wind and current patterns for commercial and naval purposes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Charles Wilkes 
B)  Benjamin Franklin 
C)  Tim Folger 
D)  Matthew Maury 
A)  Charles Wilkes 
B)  Benjamin Franklin 
C)  Tim Folger 
D)  Matthew Maury D

Question 2

Phoenician sailors were more skilled then Greek sailors, so they ventured beyond the sight of land for trade on a regular basis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Hipparchus developed our present grid system of longitude and latitude.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Bjarni Herjulfsson 
B)  Prince Henry 
C)  Admiral Zheng He 
D)  Christopher Columbus 
A)  Bjarni Herjulfsson 
B)  Prince Henry 
C)  Admiral Zheng He 
D)  Christopher Columbus

Question 6

Longitudinal lines run parallel to the equator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What organization conducted the largest scientific program attempted by physical oceanographers?

Accepted Answer

A)  International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP) 
B)  Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP) 
C)  Ridge Interdisciplinary Global Experiment (RIDG
E)  
D)  World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) 
A)  International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP) 
B)  Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP) 
C)  Ridge Interdisciplinary Global Experiment (RIDG
E)  
D)  World Climate Research Programme (WCRP)

Question 8

What motivated Europeans to explore during the Age of Discovery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Empire expansion 
B)  Possible commerce 
C)  Food sources 
D)  Just to explore 
A)  Empire expansion 
B)  Possible commerce 
C)  Food sources 
D)  Just to explore

Question 9

The orientation of charts that placed north at the top and east was on the right was done by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Claudius Ptolemy 
B)  Eratosthenes 
C)  Hypatia 
D)  Hipparchus 
A)  Claudius Ptolemy 
B)  Eratosthenes 
C)  Hypatia 
D)  Hipparchus

Question 10

Compare and contrast the United States Exploring Expedition and the HMS Challenger expedition. How was each of these expeditions pioneering in their own right?

Accepted Answer

Answer should include:
•	The Challenger

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  The height of the sea surface 
B)  The temperature of the sea surface 
C)  The amount of plankton productivity 
D)  All of these choices 
A)  The height of the sea surface 
B)  The temperature of the sea surface 
C)  The amount of plankton productivity 
D)  All of these choices

Question 12

What stimulated the new field of science called oceanography?

Accepted Answer

A)  The results of the HMS Beagle expedition 
B)  The naturalist Alexander Agassiz 
C)  Samples and information from the Challenger expedition 
D)  The United States Exploring Expedition's discovery of new species 
A)  The results of the HMS Beagle expedition 
B)  The naturalist Alexander Agassiz 
C)  Samples and information from the Challenger expedition 
D)  The United States Exploring Expedition's discovery of new species

Question 13

National pride, scientific curiosity, and various advancements in shipbuilding fueled the golden age of polar exploration much like the spread of commerce fueled the original golden age of exploration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Alfred Thayer Mahan recognized and emphasized that military and commercial control of commerce and transportation had a great effect on the overall success of a nation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Answer should include:
•	Longitude lines

Question 17

What was not an invention rendered by the Chinese to facilitate their ocean voyages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Central rudder system 
B)  Watertight compartments 
C)  Chronometer 
D)  Compass 
A)  Central rudder system 
B)  Watertight compartments 
C)  Chronometer 
D)  Compass

Question 18

How many degrees of longitude equals one hour of time?

Accepted Answer

A)  15° 
B)  24° 
C)  25° 
D)  45° 
A)  15° 
B)  24° 
C)  25° 
D)  45°

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Hipparchus 
B)  Claudius Ptolemy 
C)  Hypatia 
D)  Eratosthenes 
A)  Hipparchus 
B)  Claudius Ptolemy 
C)  Hypatia 
D)  Eratosthenes

Question 20

What information was not available for early cartographers to put on charts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Direction of currents 
B)  Water depths and related information 
C)  Location of rocks in harbors 
D)  Sailing times 
A)  Direction of currents 
B)  Water depths and related information 
C)  Location of rocks in harbors 
D)  Sailing times

Who set out to explore worldwide wind and current patterns for commercial and naval purposes?

Phoenician sailors were more skilled then Greek sailors, so they ventured beyond the sight of land for trade on a regular basis.

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

Hipparchus developed our present grid system of longitude and latitude.

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

Longitudinal lines run parallel to the equator.

What organization conducted the largest scientific program attempted by physical oceanographers?

What motivated Europeans to explore during the Age of Discovery?

The orientation of charts that placed north at the top and east was on the right was done by:

Compare and contrast the United States Exploring Expedition and the HMS Challenger expedition. How was each of these expeditions pioneering in their own right?

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

What stimulated the new field of science called oceanography?

National pride, scientific curiosity, and various advancements in shipbuilding fueled the golden age of polar exploration much like the spread of commerce fueled the original golden age of exploration.

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

Alfred Thayer Mahan recognized and emphasized that military and commercial control of commerce and transportation had a great effect on the overall success of a nation.

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

What was not an invention rendered by the Chinese to facilitate their ocean voyages?

How many degrees of longitude equals one hour of time?

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

What information was not available for early cartographers to put on charts?

The Origin of the Ocean

Earth Structure and Plate Tectonics

Ocean Basins

Ocean Sediments

Water and Ocean Structure

Ocean Chemistry

Circulation of the Atmosphere

Circulation of the Ocean

Waves

Tides

Coasts

Life in the Ocean

Plankton, Algae, and Plants

Marine Animals

Marine Communities

Marine Resources

The Ocean and The Environment

Filters

Exam 2: A History of Marine Science

Who set out to explore worldwide wind and current patterns for commercial and naval purposes?

Phoenician sailors were more skilled then Greek sailors, so they ventured beyond the sight of land for trade on a regular basis.

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

Hipparchus developed our present grid system of longitude and latitude.

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

Longitudinal lines run parallel to the equator.

What organization conducted the largest scientific program attempted by physical oceanographers?

What motivated Europeans to explore during the Age of Discovery?

The orientation of charts that placed north at the top and east was on the right was done by:

Compare and contrast the United States Exploring Expedition and the HMS Challenger expedition. How was each of these expeditions pioneering in their own right?

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

What stimulated the new field of science called oceanography?

National pride, scientific curiosity, and various advancements in shipbuilding fueled the golden age of polar exploration much like the spread of commerce fueled the original golden age of exploration.

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

Alfred Thayer Mahan recognized and emphasized that military and commercial control of commerce and transportation had a great effect on the overall success of a nation.

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

What was not an invention rendered by the Chinese to facilitate their ocean voyages?

How many degrees of longitude equals one hour of time?

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

What information was not available for early cartographers to put on charts?

The Origin of the Ocean

Earth Structure and Plate Tectonics

Ocean Basins

Ocean Sediments

Water and Ocean Structure

Ocean Chemistry

Circulation of the Atmosphere

Circulation of the Ocean

Waves

Tides

Coasts

Life in the Ocean

Plankton, Algae, and Plants

Marine Animals

Marine Communities

Marine Resources

The Ocean and The Environment

Filters