Explorers/Navigation
Who voyaged to the Caribbean?
Christopher Columbus
What does AUV stand for?
Autonomous Underwater Vehicle
What famous ship did James Cameron visit in a sub and then create a film about?
Titanic
What layer is like the shell of a hard-boiled egg?
The Crust
What does SCUBA stand for?
Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus
What explorer was called the "Father of Physical Oceanography".
Matthew Maury
What are 3 types of Submersibles?
Human-Occupied Vehicles(HOVs), Remotely Operated Vehicles(ROVs), and Autonomous Underwater Vehicles(AUVs).
What did the Trieste from 1960 use to float?
150 ton balloon filled with gasoline for flotation
What is Earth's innermost layer?
The Core
Accessibility, Portable, and Lower Cost
Ferdinand Magellan sailed across the Pacific Ocean to discover what islands?
Philippine Islands
Does ROV's operated independently or need a human to drive it around?
A person drives it around.
Where was James Cameron's sub 1st test drive?
Sydney Harbour
Which layer is the hottest layer?
Inner Core
What are some disadvantages for SCUBA?
Limited Depth, Short Duration, and Medical Aspects
Vasco De Gama sailed to India, but before going to India he sailed around what continent?
Africa
What is AUV used for?
Used for underwater survey mission and mapping submerged wrecks, rocks, and obstructions.
Who accompanied James Cameron on the ship to the Mariana's Trench?
Don Walsh
What layer does the convection currents appears in?
Middle Mantle
What are the medical aspects to SCUBA?
Temperature, Endurance, Breathing, and Pressure
What was the German Meteor?
Mapping the Atlantic Ocean floor using echo sounding technology.
What is similar between ROVs and AUVs?
Carry equipment like video cameras, lights, robotic arms to grab things.
What was the depth of James Cameron's 2nd test drive?
62 ft
Which layer is made of liquid?
Outer Core
What year was the first SCUBA made?
1943