A. use a specialized clock called the seagoing chronometer
The captain would most likely use a specialized clock called a seagoing chronometer to determine the ship's latitude. This instrument can help determine the ship's position based on the time difference between local time and a reference point, such as Greenwich Mean Time.
A ship’s GPS and navigation equipment have malfunctioned while at sea. What will the captain MOST likely do to determine the ship's latitude?
A. use a specialized clock called the seagoing chronometer
B. use a compass to determine which direction points north
C. measure the distance traveled from Greenwich, England
D. measure the altitude of the North Star from land or the horizon
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