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