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Which of the following information can be obtained from the Mariner's compass?

A
Navigational direction
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Distance travelled
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Time of the day
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Altitude
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Solution

The correct option is B Distance travelled
Mariner’s Compass helped the explorers to estimate the direction in which they were travelling and the distance covered. Prince Henry of Portugal encouraged the use of scientific equipment like the Mariner’s compass and Astrolabe.

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