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What country was the first to found an oceanographic institution to meet some of the demands
  associated with scientific oceanography?
  a. United States
  b. England
  c. Japan
  d. Monaco



Question 2

Which Library of Alexandria librarian is responsible for the development of the longitude and latitude
  system?
  a. Hipparchus
  b. Claudius Ptolemy
  c. Hypatia
  d. Eratosthenes




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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The first oceanographic institution, a lab and a museum, was founded by Prince Albert I of Monaco in
1906. The famous Jacques Cousteau was a student at this facility. Later, in 1921, Monaco was the site
of the International Hydrographic Bureau, an oceanographic agency. Information can be found in the
section Contemporary Oceanography Makes Use of Modern Technology.



Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The first system of longitude and latitude was invented by Eratosthenes. He placed the lines through
key landmarks so it was different than the system we know today. Information can be found in the
section Understanding the Ocean Began with Voyaging for Trade and Exploration.




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