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Which was more difficult to determine (latitude or longitude) and why?

A. Latitude, because it was difficult to see the North Star on cloudy nights
B.Longitude because you needed a chronometer and it hadn't been invented yet
C.Latitude because it was difficult to get a good reading with the compass
D.Longitude because it was difficult to use the cross-staff.

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"B" is the right answer
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