Question
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How did measuring longitude help explorers during long-distance travel?
a.
It eliminated the need for river-based trade routes
b.
It showed explorers where native tribes were located
c.
It allowed for more accurate long-distance navigation
d.
It helped mapmakers draw cities and inland borders
How did measuring longitude help explorers during long-distance travel?
a.
It eliminated the need for river-based trade routes
b.
It showed explorers where native tribes were located
c.
It allowed for more accurate long-distance navigation
d.
It helped mapmakers draw cities and inland borders
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:
c. It allowed for more accurate long-distance navigation.
Measuring longitude was crucial for explorers as it enabled them to determine their exact position east or west while at sea, improving navigation and safety during long-distance travel.
c. It allowed for more accurate long-distance navigation.
Measuring longitude was crucial for explorers as it enabled them to determine their exact position east or west while at sea, improving navigation and safety during long-distance travel.