Question

11.
Why did mapmakers begin documenting longitude lines on their charts?

a.
It made navigating dangerous ocean routes possible

b.
It offered treaty boundaries for native populations

c.
It helped mapmakers draw cities and inland borders

d.
It allowed explorers to avoid traveling in large fleets

Answers

Answered by GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:

a. It made navigating dangerous ocean routes possible

Longitude lines were crucial for navigators to determine their east-west position at sea, which significantly improved navigation and safety on ocean routes.

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