1. ocean exploration

Question 1

how did Polynesian seafarers plan their commute across far distances?

Answer 1

extensive knowledge of local wind, wave and currents.

weather patterns

navigational stars

Question 2

who were the first people to navigate continent of africa?

Answer 2

Phoenicians around 600 B.C

planned navigations according to stars and distinctive landmarks - Piloting (guide/steer)

Question 3

who is pytheas?

Answer 3

a greek sea adventurer to circumnavigate england and gauge length of shoreline.

ventured far as norway and iceland.

understood the Atlantics ocean varies with phases of the moon.

Question 4

what did polynesians use as boats?

Answer 4

hollowed out logs

Question 5

chronology of ocean exploration - what happened in 4000 BC?

Answer 5

Egyptians developed arts of ship building and piloting.

Question 6

chronology of ocean exploration - what happened in 1769-1770?

Answer 6

Benjamin Franklin published fist ocean chart if the Gulf Stream

Question 7

chronology of ocean exploration - what happened in 1884-1901?

Answer 7

the Albatross was designed and constructed to conduct scientific research and cruises.

Question 8

chronology of ocean exploration - what happened in 1912?

Answer 8

Alfred wegener proposed theory of continental drift.

Question 9

chronology of ocean exploration - what happened in 1997?

Answer 9

kyoto protocol