which statement best describes the relationship between technology and european exploration

Question

europeans deleped new technologies such as the astrolabe and magnetic compass to permit long distance travel

europeans refused to use technologies originating from asia and southwest asia because they believed they were inferior to european designs

european nations benefitted from a combination of existing technologies and their own innovations and aid exploration
 
european technological advances were slow and often prone to failure during long voyages

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Answer 1

The statement that best describes the relationship between technology and European exploration is:

"European nations benefitted from a combination of existing technologies and their own innovations to aid exploration."

This accurately captures how European explorers utilized and improved upon various technologies (such as the astrolabe, magnetic compass, and advancements in shipbuilding) to enhance their ability to explore and navigate long distances.