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How the Compass Revolutionized Navigation - Quiz
  • 1. When was the magnetic compass first used in navigation?
A) Europe in the 15th century
B) Greece in the 3rd century
C) China in the 11th century
D) India in the 6th century
  • 2. How did the compass affect maritime trade?
A) By increasing shipbuilding costs
B) By limiting travel to coastal areas
C) By allowing safer ocean travel
D) By decreasing trade routes
  • 3. What is declination in relation to compass use?
A) The distance between two points
B) The angle difference between magnetic and true north
C) The height of the compass above sea level
D) The speed of a vessel
  • 4. Which profession heavily relies on the use of compasses today?
A) Surveying
B) Automotive engineering
C) Fashion designing
D) Cooking
  • 5. What invention improved the accuracy of maritime navigation in the 18th century?
A) The marine chronometer
B) Thermal imager
C) Digital compass
D) Aerial navigation computer
  • 6. Which type of compass is commonly used in handheld navigational tools?
A) Gyrocompass
B) Electronic compass
C) Solar compass
D) Magnetic compass
  • 7. What type of compass uses an electronic sensor?
A) Floating compass
B) Liquid compass
C) Gyrocompass
D) Electronic compass
  • 8. What was a significant cultural impact of the compass?
A) Expansion of global trade routes
B) Decline of maritime interests
C) Isolation of civilizations
D) Increase in piracy
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