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← HistoryWhich navigational challenge increased as Viking longships travelled further from coastal waters?
A)Declination of magnetic compass readings✓
B)Buildup of marine biofouling
C)Errors in celestial positioning
D)Deterioration of structural integrity
💡 Explanation
Magnetic declination issues increased because magnetic north and true north diverge further from coastal regions and familiar landmarks, affecting navigation via the lodestone compass; therefore, deviations become harder to adjust for, rather than other environment or maintenance related issue.
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