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