The Challenger Expedition (1872-1876) Was a Unique and Historic Voyage

question 14

Multiple Choice

The Challenger expedition (1872-1876) was a unique and historic voyage. Which of the following statements about the expedition is NOT true?

• A) it is the single longest continuous oceanographic expedition ever.
• B) the Challenger scientists developed the first reliable navigational charts to indicate current and wind patterns.
• C) it led to the development of two new fields of science - marine biology and oceanography.
• D) the data collected on the expedition was published in an astonishing 50 volume set that is still used today.

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