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← HistoryWhich mechanism limited early Viking longship navigation during transatlantic voyages?
A)Cumulative navigational error✓
B)Inadequate hull waterproofing
C)Insufficient sailcloth durability
D)Frequent outbreaks of scurvy
💡 Explanation
Cumulative navigational error limited voyages because early Viking sailors depended on dead reckoning relying heavily estimating speed and directions rather accurately. Therefore, minor inaccuracies compounded over long voyages resulted in significant course deviations rather than other individual flaws limiting range.
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