A. the longitude, or distance traveled east or west
By comparing the time of day at their starting point to the time of day at their new location, early ocean explorers could determine their longitude, or distance traveled east or west. This method helped them navigate and accurately determine their position on the globe.
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 latitude, or distance traveled east or west
C. the latitude, or distance traveled north or south
D. the longitude, or distance traveled north or south
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