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Mountains are supported by the mechanical strength present in the asthenosphere due to the presence of heavy elements such as iron and magnesium.
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How was Captain James Cook able to study science, navigation, and international relations? Include information on his various expeditions.



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Answer to Question 1

False

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 Captain Cook was considered the first marine scientist. He collected marine and terrestrial specimens in addition to samples from geological formations and the ocean floor.
 Captain Cook kept accurate and detailed records. His logbooks contained vast amount of information pertaining to his trips. The information was not exaggerated so the logbooks were very reliable. In addition to the information in his logbooks, Captain Cook made precise charts of the regions he traveled. These charts were even used in World War II.
 Captain Cook interpreted natural history, anthropology, and oceanography along his voyages.
 The HMS Endeavour sailed in 1768 to assert British presence in the South Seas. Captain Cook initiated contact and affable relations with native chiefs.
 During the HMS Endeavour scientific observations were conducted aboard as well. The movement of Venus across the sun was measured. This allowed earlier calculations of planetary orbits to be confirmed.
 Due to his leadership on the Endeavour voyage, Cook was given command of the HMS Resolution and Adventure. Captain Cook charted many new islands including Tonga and Easter Island. He also discovered new islands like New Caledonia and South Georgia.
 While leading the Resolution and Adventure, he became the first to circumnavigate the globe at high latitudes. He sailed at 71 South latitude.
 Captain Cook's final expeditions were aboard the HMS Resolution and Discovery. The goal of these particular expeditions was to find a northwest passage around Canada and Alaska or conversely a northeast passage above Siberia.
 Cook charted the west coast of North America.
 Captain Cook's discovered the Hawai'ian islands in the course of his last expedition. He initiated contact with the chief. Captain Cook returned to Hawaii on his return voyage after trying to find a northwest passage. Cook angered the Hawaiians somehow and they killed Cook along with others.




soccerdreamer_17

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Reply 2 on: Aug 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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