Question

read the excerpt from \ship’s chronometer from hms beagle.\ as a maritime nation, the british were concerned with one problem in particular: they could make clocks that kept very good time as long as they stayed perfectly still but not when they were shaken about, and particularly not on board a rolling ship. if you wanted to sail, it was impossible to keep a precise record of time. based on the context clues, what is the meaning of the word maritime in the passage?
○ bordering the sea; nautical
○ over - scheduled
○ characterized by calm; restful
○ accurate or specific

Explanation:

The passage is about the British as a nation concerned with sea - related matters (like time - keeping on ships). The word "maritime" should relate to the sea. "Bordering the sea; nautical" fits as it connects to sea - related (nautical) or sea - bordering aspects. "Over - scheduled" is about time management, not sea. "Characterized by calm; restful" is about a calm state, not sea - related. "Accurate or specific" is about precision, not sea - related.

Answer:

A. bordering the sea; nautical