Longitude can be found using a protractor and the north polar star. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
ANS: F
Latitude can be found using this method. This allowed sailors to easily determine their latitudinal
location. Longitude was more difficult to find, but eventually clocks were used to determine longitude.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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