Multiple Choice
What was the most important outcome of Matthew Maury's work?
A) The discovery of the Hawaiian Islands
B) The formulation of a working hypothesis for the formation of coral reefs
C) The invention of a chronometer for the determination of longitude
D) The charting of ocean currents to significantly shorten the travel time of sailors
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