1.) What was the main purpose of the voyage of the H.M.S. Challenger?

2.) In addition to the main purpose of the voyage, what other things were accomplished during the 4 years the ship was at sea?

3.) The Mercator Projection, which you read about, is a popular map for plotting courses. What one characteristic of this projection remains true or undistorted no matter where you are on a map of this type?

Question

1.) What was the main purpose of the voyage of the H.M.S. Challenger?

2.) In addition to the main purpose of the voyage, what other things were accomplished during the 4 years the ship was at sea?

3.) The Mercator Projection, which you read about, is a popular map for plotting courses. What one characteristic of this projection remains true or undistorted no matter where you are on a map of this type?

ashleyisakitty · Answer

1) The HMS was used to explore the world for scientific purposes. 

2) HMS circumnavigated the globe, sounded the ocean floor (max depth 26580 ft), and discovered a multitude of new species.
 
3) ?