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The sextant. An astronomical instrument used to determine latitude and longitude at sea by measuring angular distances, esp. the altitudes of sun, moon, and stars. The chronometer. An extremely accurate clock or other timepiece. Chronometers are used in scientific experiments, navigation, and astronomical observations. It was the invention of a chronometer capable of being used aboard ship, in 1762, that allowed navigators for the first time to accurately determine their longitude at sea.
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What two inventions by the Arabs and Chinese made European exploration possible?
astrolobe, compass (the previous answer was incorrect)
How did new inventions impact the age of exploration?
It didnt impact the age of exploration
What two instruments made it possible for explorers to sail in the Age of Exploration?
Compass and sextant.
What were some of the inventions of the akkadians?
What are some of the inventions of the akkadians?
How did the Industrial Revolution help make exploration possible?
it helped exploration because there were lots of changes for expample population rising to lots of exploration needed to be done
Name two sailing inventions that made the age of exploration possible?
The two sailing inventions that made the Age of Exploration possible were Caravel, and the Galleon.
What technological invention made the Age of Exploration possible?
Techonlogical inventions which made the Age of Exploration possible included a sextant, which sailors used to navigate by the stars, and a compass.
What 5 new inventions made exploration possible?
Just 1 for now the compass
What two inventions made long distance sea exploration possible in the 1400s?
The compass and the astrolabe.
What two inventions by the Arabs and Chinese made European exploration possible?
astrolobe, compass (the previous answer was incorrect)
What two inventions had the necessary technology to make sea exploration possible in the 1400s?
the astrolabe and the compass
What made sea exploration possible?
There are quite a few devices that have made sea exploration as you know it possible. Submarines are one of these devices.
Who made the age of exploration possible?
Columbus
What inventions made exploration and travel safer and faster?
Alot of things . Ask Quizlet
What to inventions made sea explorations possible?
The sail boat
What 2 inventions made skyscrapers possible?
elevators and skyscrapers
How did new inventions impact the age of exploration?
It didnt impact the age of exploration
