Problemas
An instrument that helps sailors find their latitude is a(n) Composs Astrolabe Caravel Lateen
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Respuesta
The correct answer is 'Astrolabe'.
Explicación
## Step 1The problem is asking us to identify an instrument that was used by sailors to determine their latitude. Latitude is the distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.## Step 2The options provided are: Compass, Astrolabe, Caravel, and Lateen. ## Step 3A compass is a navigational instrument used to determine direction relative to the Earth's magnetic poles. It does not measure latitude.## Step 4A caravel is a type of ship that was used during the Age of Discovery. It is not an instrument used to measure latitude.## Step 5A lateen is a type of sail that allows a ship to sail against the wind. It is not an instrument used to measure latitude.## Step 6An astrolabe is an ancient instrument used by astronomers and navigators to measure the latitude of a ship. It uses the position of the sun or stars to determine the ship's latitude.