How the Compass Revolutionized Navigation

1. When was the magnetic compass first used in navigation?

A) China in the 11th century
B) India in the 6th century
C) Greece in the 3rd century
D) Europe in the 15th century

2. How did the compass affect maritime trade?

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

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 type of compass is commonly used in handheld navigational tools?

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

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

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

6. What type of compass uses an electronic sensor?

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

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

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

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

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

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