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What made the compass an important tool for sailors during the Age of Discovery?

A.
It was used to accurately measure time.
B.
It was used to find a ship’s direction of travel.
C.
It was used to improve a ship's communication.
D.
It was used to measure the position of a ship.

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the answer is b because none of the other ones work
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Answer:

b. It was used to find a ship’s direction of travel.

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