Question
How did measuring longitude help explorers during long-distance travel?
a.
It eliminated the need for river-based trade routes
b.
It helped mapmakers draw cities and inland borders
c.
It allowed for more accurate long-distance navigation
d.
It showed explorers where native tribes were located
a.
It eliminated the need for river-based trade routes
b.
It helped mapmakers draw cities and inland borders
c.
It allowed for more accurate long-distance navigation
d.
It showed explorers where native tribes were located
Answers
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c. It allowed for more accurate long-distance navigation
Measuring longitude was crucial for explorers because it enabled them to determine their east-west position on the Earth's surface, which significantly improved the accuracy of long-distance navigation at sea.
Measuring longitude was crucial for explorers because it enabled them to determine their east-west position on the Earth's surface, which significantly improved the accuracy of long-distance navigation at sea.