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