How the Compass Revolutionized Navigation

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 allowing safer ocean travel
B) By increasing shipbuilding costs
C) By decreasing trade routes
D) By limiting travel to coastal areas

3. What is declination in relation to compass use?

A) The speed of a vessel
B) The angle difference between magnetic and true north
C) The distance between two points
D) The height of the compass above sea level

4. Which profession heavily relies on the use of compasses today?

A) Cooking
B) Automotive engineering
C) Surveying
D) Fashion designing

5. What invention improved the accuracy of maritime navigation in the 18th century?

A) Digital compass
B) Aerial navigation computer
C) Thermal imager
D) The marine chronometer

6. Which type of compass is commonly used in handheld navigational tools?

A) Solar compass
B) Magnetic compass
C) Electronic compass
D) Gyrocompass

7. What type of compass uses an electronic sensor?

A) Floating compass
B) Electronic compass
C) Liquid compass
D) Gyrocompass

8. What was a significant cultural impact of the compass?

A) Increase in piracy
B) Expansion of global trade routes
C) Decline of maritime interests
D) Isolation of civilizations

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