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← HistoryWhich consequence manifested when lunar distances proved impractical despite early sextant use at sea?
A)Widespread navigational charting errors
B)Decreased global trade route efficiency
C)Chronometers faced accelerated development✓
D)Reduced exploration into remote regions
💡 Explanation
Chronometers saw accelerated deveopment because the TIME SIGHT mechanism replaced unwieldy lunar observations. This enhanced positional accuracy; therefore, chronometers improved longitude determination rather than relying on difficult lunar calculations.
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