How the Compass Revolutionized Navigation

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

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

2. How did the compass affect maritime trade?

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

3. What is declination in relation to compass use?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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