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ericka1 · **on:** Aug 22, 2018

What is the possible cause for the Renaissance in Europe?
a. The start of exploring for commerce
b. The reestablishment of information from Alexandria
c. The need to come together for protection
d. Climate change

Question 2

What stimulated the new field of science called oceanography?
a. The results of the HMS Beagle expedition
b. The naturalist Alexander Agassiz
c. Samples and information from the Challenger expedition
d. The United States Exploring Expedition's discovery of new species

yasmina · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Europeans were powerless against Vikings who raided their villages on a regular basis. It is thought
that the Europeans came together for the purpose of creating a common defense. Information can be
found in the section Understanding the Ocean Began with Voyaging for Trade and Exploration.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The HMS Challenger expedition was the first to discover life in the depths of the ocean. They found
over 4 thousand new species. This was key to a new field of studyoceanography. Information can be
found in the section The First Scientific Experiments Were Undertaken by Governments