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← HistoryWhich limiting consequence occurred as chronometers failed during long voyages?
A)Inability to update fuel consumption
B)Imprecise determination of longitude arises✓
C)Compromised fresh-water supply volume
D)Decreased signaling range availability
💡 Explanation
Accurate longitude measurements rely on precise timekeeping provided by chronometers; any failure in timekeeping introduces errors via Dead reckoning, therefore maritime longitude remained an estimate, rather than having the ability to precisely map locations based on the ship's position.
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