Question

Which was more difficult to determine (latitude or longitude) and why?

Answer 1

Longitude, it proved more difficult to determine because longitude was based in the concept of time, making clocks an important variable in navigation.. The time and distance in addition to the use of the sextant for latitude proved more difficult than measuring the latitude. & with latitude You just find latitude by finding the place on the map and see what line it is between or on. (: i got these answers from , answer.com & my math book btw cx

Answer 2

These are the options they gave me:
-Latitude, because it was difficult to see the North Star on cloudy nights.
-Longitude because you needed a chronometer and it hadn't been invented yet.
-Latitude because it was difficult to get a good reading with the compass.
-Longitude because it was difficult to use the cross-staff.

Answer 3

okay well Latitude can be determined in the northern hemisphere by observing the north star or by observing the sun and determining it's highest point, and In order to determine longitude, you need an accurate clock so you can tell from the position of the sun and a table where you are. & a chronometer has been inveted so the answer is D

Answer 4

It was B but thanks for your help