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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15: In the Meridian Courtyard.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which clock did Captain Cook select to use on his second voyage around the world?
(a) The K-1.
(b) The H-2.
(c) The K-2.
(d) The H-4.

2. Where was the destination the Centurion was sailing for?
(a) Cape Noir.
(b) Juan Fernandez Island.
(c) Tierra del Feugo.
(d) Scilly Islands.

3. The difference between longitude and latitude is that latitude lines _____________ each other.
(a) Parallel.
(b) Intersect.
(c) Bisect.
(d) Converge with.

4. What did King Louis build in Paris?
(a) An astronomical obersvatory.
(b) A telescope.
(c) The Eifel Tower.
(d) Notre Dame.

5. What is the main difference in measuring longitude and latitude?
(a) Latitude is measured by time.
(b) Latitude is measured in degrees and longitude is not.
(c) Longitude is measured by the sun.
(d) Longitude is measured by time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did George Graham give Harrison?

2. What was one disadvantage to using the magnetic variation method to determine longitude?

3. How were Harrison and Maskelyne different?

4. What does the prime meridian signify?

5. When was the magnetic compass invented?

(see the answer key)

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