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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While the Challenger scientists did make significant contributions to oceanography, they did not develop the first reliable navigational charts to indicate current and wind patterns. That was done earlier by other researchers.

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