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What ocean do you sail on from Europe to south america?
Sailing from Europe to South America, the most practical route would be across the Atlantic Ocean.
What ocean would Chinese explorers use to reach America?
The Pacific would be the only direct route.
What is the ocean between Mexico and south America?
Mexico is connected to South America through the seven countries that compose Central America. So, depending on your trip route, several oceans could stand between Mexico and South America, including the Pacific Ocean as well as the Atlantic Ocean, via the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea.
Why was Balboas discovery of the Pacific Ocean Significant?
The discovery of the Pacific Ocean was important because it became a route by which to navigate around the globe. Vasco Nunez de Balboa named the Pacific Ocean the South Sea, and used it as a way to get around the tip of South America.
Which route did George Vancouver take to get to America?
he went from England to western washington
What strait is located at the southernmost tip of south America?
Strait of Magellan is a navigable sea route immediately south of South America. It is considered an important connecting water way between Atlantic and Pacific Ocean but is difficult route owing to strong winds, currents and narrow passage.
How can one reach South America by train?
Currently, there are no direct train routes that connect North America to South America. However, one possible route would involve taking a train from North America to the southernmost point in Panama, and then continuing the journey by boat or plane to reach South America.
Why was Balboas discovery of the Pacific Ocean?
The discovery of the Pacific Ocean was important because it became a route by which to navigate around the globe. Vasco Nunez de Balboa named the Pacific Ocean the South Sea, and used it as a way to get around the tip of South America.
Did Hudson sail the Arctic Ocean in search of route East?
Yes he did. He was trying to find a direct route to Japan.
What was the idea of a direct water route to Asia through North America called?
northwest water route .
Why did most settlers take a direct land route to com to California?
The sea route and the land route were generally the same length in time (the Panama canal was not yet dug, forcing ships to go around the Southern tip of South America) and most decided the land route was preferable.
What geographic feature did Christopher Columbus not explore?
Christopher Columbus did not explore the Pacific Ocean. His voyages focused on the Atlantic Ocean, discovering islands in the Caribbean and exploring the coast of Central and South America. Columbus died believing he had discovered a western route to Asia, unaware of the vast Pacific Ocean that lay beyond the American continent.
