Which consequence results when relying solely on dead reckoning during long sea voyages?

💡 Explanation

Errors accumulate because dead reckoning relies on estimated speed and direction, the error propagation mechanism causing positional uncertainty to rise over extended periods; therefore navigational accuracy suffers, rather than other effects tied to resources or morale.

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