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maychende

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What did Columbus and earlier European voyagers use to find latitude at sea?
  a. Compass
  b. Stars
  c. Sextant
  d. Chronometer
  e. Horizon



Question 2

Who is considered the first marine scientist?
  a. Ferdinand Magellan
  b. Christopher Columbus
  c. Prince Henry the Navigator
  d. Matthew Maury
  e. James Cook



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cloudre37

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Reply #1 on: Aug 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

e


maychende

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Reply 2 on: Aug 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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