Question
How did the magnetic compass change navigation in the Age of Exploration?(1 point)
Responses
It allowed people, no matter where they were, to locate true North.
It allowed people, no matter where they were, to locate true North.
It used radio waves to calculate an object’s distance and speed.
It used radio waves to calculate an object’s distance and speed.
It used the position of stars in relation to the horizon to calculate location.
It used the position of stars in relation to the horizon to calculate location.
It allowed for easier, faster steering of large ships.
Responses
It allowed people, no matter where they were, to locate true North.
It allowed people, no matter where they were, to locate true North.
It used radio waves to calculate an object’s distance and speed.
It used radio waves to calculate an object’s distance and speed.
It used the position of stars in relation to the horizon to calculate location.
It used the position of stars in relation to the horizon to calculate location.
It allowed for easier, faster steering of large ships.
Answers
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The correct response is:
**It allowed people, no matter where they were, to locate true North.**
The magnetic compass was a crucial tool in navigation during the Age of Exploration, as it enabled sailors to determine their heading regardless of weather conditions or the position of celestial bodies. This greatly improved navigation accuracy and safety on long sea voyages.
**It allowed people, no matter where they were, to locate true North.**
The magnetic compass was a crucial tool in navigation during the Age of Exploration, as it enabled sailors to determine their heading regardless of weather conditions or the position of celestial bodies. This greatly improved navigation accuracy and safety on long sea voyages.