The Smithsonian obtained many specimens and artifacts from which groundbreaking hybrid
expedition?
a. The Discovery Expedition
b. The Resolution Expedition
c. The United States Exploring Expedition
d. The Challenger Expedition
ANS: C
The United States Exploring Expedition conducted sampling throughout its mission. They returned
with charts, specimen, and artifacts. The final report associated with it was nineteen volumes. This was
the first big hybrid expedition, but it was still primarily a naval expedition. Information can be found
in the section The First Scientific Experiments Were Undertaken by Governments.
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