What Was the Most Important Outcome of Matthew Maury's Work

question 23

Multiple Choice

What was the most important outcome of Matthew Maury's work?

• A)The discovery of the Hawaiian Islands
• B)The formulation of a working hypothesis for the formation of coral reefs
• C)The invention of a chronometer for the determination of longitude
• D)The charting of ocean currents to significantly shorten the travel time of sailors

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