In addition to the use of improved charts, a system for determining longitude was finally perfected by John Harrison in 1763 by the development of a/an

a. astrolabe.
b. telescope.
c. chronometer.
d. solar time piece.
e. magnetized compass.


c

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a. Dom Pedro II. b. Dom João VI. c. Dona Isabel. d. Dom Pedro I.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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