All of the Following Were New Navigational Techniques and Knowledge

question 45

Multiple Choice

All of the following were new navigational techniques and knowledge that spurred European exploration and expansion EXCEPT

• A)lateen sails.
• B)the compass.
• C)the quadrant and the Pole Star.
• D)the astrolabe.
• E)the axial rudder.

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Definitions:

Scientific Methods

A systematic and logical approach to acquiring knowledge that involves observation, experimentation, and data analysis.

Causal Attribution

The process of assigning causes or reasons to behaviors and events, explaining why things happen or why certain actions were taken.

Covariation Model

A psychological theory proposing that people determine the cause of an event based on the pattern of covariation between the event and the potential causes across time and circumstances.

Discreteness

Pertains to the characteristic of being separate and distinct in nature, often referring to the classification of data or phenomena into distinct categories.