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← HistoryWhich navigational risk increased when initial marine chronometers experienced thermal drift?
A)Star identification error margin grows
B)Longitude calculation precision degrades✓
C)Weather pattern prediction skews drastically
D)Magnetic compass deviations amplify irregularly
💡 Explanation
Inconsistent rates from Thermal expansion within initial chronometer mechanisms directly affected accurate timekeeping; therefore, longitude calculations suffered because accurate relative time is required for measurement, rather than compass or weather issues.
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