Multiple Choice
What prevented explorers like Christopher Columbus from finding precise longitude?
A) Calculations necessary for determining longitude
B) The lack of accurate pendulums
C) A durable and precise clock
D) Longitude was not the issue, latitude was the problem
Correct Answer:
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