Reasons for Geographical Exploration

Q.

What is RADAR? Write its one use.

Q. Mariner’s compass helped explorers to estimate the in which they were travelling and the distance they covered.

1. speed
2. direction
3. acceleration

Q. Mariner’s compass helped explorers to estimate the in which they were travelling and the distance they covered.

1. speed
2. direction
3. acceleration

Q. Which of the following information can be obtained from the Mariner's compass?

1. Navigational direction
2. Distance travelled
3. Time of the day
4. Altitude

Q. Who wrote the book ‘A Gift to Those Who Contemplates the Wonders of Cities and the Marvels of Travelling’?

1. Marco Polo
2. Ptolemy
3. Prince Henry
4. Ibn Battuta

Q. Who wrote the book ‘A Gift to Those Who Contemplates the Wonders of Cities and the Marvels of Travelling’?

1. Marco Polo
2. Ptolemy
3. Prince Henry
4. Ibn Battuta