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Which mechanism caused Viking longships to sail up rivers?

A)Centerboard keel hydrodynamic lift
B)Shallow draft allows maneuverability
C)Lateen sail increased windward ability
D)Ballast lowered center of gravity

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Shallow draft allows longships to navigate rivers, because the limited under-hull depth lets them traverse shallow riverbeds. Therefore, river navigation was increased, rather than ocean sailing, which benefits from a deeper keel for stability.

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