The correct response regarding advancements in maritime technology that contributed to European exploration during the Age of Discovery is:
Development of advanced cartography techniques.
Advanced cartography allowed explorers to create more accurate maps, making navigation safer and more effective, which was crucial for long voyages. The other options, such as the steam engine and telegraph, were not significant during the Age of Discovery, and while the printing press was important for disseminating information and maps, it was not directly a maritime technology.