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Ocean history

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"How was information about the ocean gathered before modern technology By exploration and observing animals and food sources
"What is marine science The study of the sea ocean and marine life
"Why is marine science important Because it teaches us about food recreation and resources
"Why did people begin to explore the ocean For food trade and curiosity
"What was one of the earliest recorded sea voyages By the Ancient Egyptians around 3200 B.C.
"Why were the Phoenicians important seafarers They established trade routes in the Mediterranean and circumnavigated Africa in 590 B.C.
"What were the three reasons for early ocean exploration Food trade and curiosity
"When did Pacific Islanders show evidence of seafaring Between 2000 B.C. and 1000 A.D. seeking food trade and exploration
"What are stick charts Maps made of sticks used by Pacific Islanders to learn wave patterns and navigation
"What did the Ancient Greeks contribute to seafaring They studied astronomy and geometry to measure distance and developed principles for navigation
"Who first calculated the Earths circumference Eratosthenes around 264 to 194 B.C. at about 25,000 miles
"When was the first world map developed Around 150 A.D. representing the known world surrounded by oceans
"What occurred during the Middle Ages in Europe Scientific inquiry declined monasteries preserved knowledge while Arabs traded actively in the Indian and Pacific Oceans
"Who invented the first compass The Chinese around 1000 A.D. later advancing shipbuilding with central rudders and watertight compartments
"Who was the first to circumnavigate the globe Ferdinand Magellan in 1519
"What was James Cook known for Exploring islands mapping coastlines and studying winds currents and temperatures
"What expedition confirmed Antarctica as a continent The U.S. Exploring Expedition of 1838 to 1842
"What major theory came from Darwins mission on the HMS Beagle The Theory of Evolution
"How did Edward Forbes contribute to marine biology He studied and explained marine organisms including previously unknown species
"What technologies were developed for marine science SONAR for sound navigation and SCUBA for underwater breathing and exploration
"Why are new oceanographic technologies important They allow scientists to explore deeper oceans track currents measure temperatures and study marine life
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