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maychende

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on: Aug 22, 2018

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

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

kthug

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday

Great answer, keep it coming

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