A. the longitude, or distance traveled east or west
By comparing the time of day when they started their journey to the time at their new location, ocean explorers could determine the difference in longitude, which would help them navigate and determine their position in terms of east-west direction.
Early ocean explorers would compare the time of day when they started their journey to the time of day at their new location. What is the MOST likely measurement they were trying to find by doing this calculation?
A. the longitude, or distance traveled east or west
B. the longitude, or distance traveled north or south
C. the latitude, or distance traveled north or south
D. the latitude, or distance traveled east or west
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