Chronometer — Questions and answers

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What did the British Parliament offer to help find a solution for longitude?

Choices

  1. A free ship to the winner.
  2. A huge prize of 20,000. ✓
  3. A new map of the world.
  4. A job for life at sea.

Answer: A huge prize of 20,000.

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Who was John Harrison, the person who worked on a mechanical solution?

Choices

  1. A famous admiral.
  2. A self-taught carpenter and clockmaker. ✓
  3. The King of England.
  4. A brilliant astronomer.

Answer: A self-taught carpenter and clockmaker.

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Even after H4 worked so well, what problem did John Harrison still have?

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  1. He couldn't find anyone to buy his clocks.
  2. The King asked him to build a new palace.
  3. He had to fight for his recognition and prize money. ✓
  4. He lost interest in making clocks.

Answer: He had to fight for his recognition and prize money.

From page 8

How did the chronometer change sailing for ships like Captain Cook's?

Choices

  1. It made ships travel much slower.
  2. It helped ships get lost more often.
  3. It allowed ships to know their exact location and make better maps. ✓
  4. It helped sailors cook better food on board.

Answer: It allowed ships to know their exact location and make better maps.

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