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← HistoryWhich limit on Viking longship navigation increased due to magnetic variation?
A)Celestial navigation accuracy decreased✓
B)Visual navigation range decreased
C)Freshwater supply forecasting error increased
D)Hull integrity failure rose markedly
💡 Explanation
Celestial navigation using sunstones depended on accurate angles; however, magnetic variation introduced angular errors, because the perceived direction differed from true north, therefore sunstone accuracy decreased, rather than direct visual range issues.
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