Ocean Exploration Timeline Quiz

The Rift Valley discovered in 1953 provides evidence for what theory?

Who was the first European explorer to land in North America?

Who went to the deep sea in a tethered sphere to 3000 feet near the coast of Bermuda?

Why is it use to know about lines of latitude and longitude?

What is 0 degrees longitude?

What five-foot fish was discovered and is considered a living fossil?

Latitude lines run ______ but measure ______

What is the basis of modern oceanography?

Did Ferdinand Magellan successfully sail around the entire world?

Why did the first waterproof suit have two hoses connected to it?

Which group of people were the first to explore the Mediterranean Sea and venture into Europe from the water?

Why did the Vikings want to sail?

Which describes the conditions in the deep ocean?

What does SCUBA stand for?

Who developed the first sailing vessels?

How deep is the Mariana Trench

Longitude lines run in which direction?

The sinking of the Titanic lead to the development of what?

Why is the Gulf Stream Important?

Darwins job aboard the HMS Beagle was as a Naturalist

What was the first vessel built by any gov. for ocean research

When was the wreckage of the titanic found and by whom?

The Earth is ....

Which of the following were benefits from early exploration of the sea?

What is 0 degrees latitude?

How did the Greek astronomer Eratosthenes determine the circumference of the Earth?

What accomplishment is Ferdinand Magellan known for?

Where did Christopher Columbus actually first land in North America?

The TOPEX/Trident is a satellite that collects ocean data

What is chemosynthesis and where do we find it occuring?

When did they first capture video of a live giant squid?