What did Polynesians use to determine if an island was near, but could not be seen yet?
a. The change in the rhythmic set of waves against the hull
b. The Flight tracks of birds at dusk
c. The Smell of the water
d. All of these choices were use
ANS: D
The Polynesians used many indicators to find islands that were out of sight over the horizon. They
used the pattern of waves, bird flight patterns, and the smell of water. They also used stars, water's
temperature, salinity, and color to find these islands. Information can be found in the section
Understanding the Ocean Began with Voyaging for Trade and Exploration.
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