Question

2 multiple choice 1 point which tool is a specialized map for ocean voyages? backstaff caravel mariners astrolabe traverse board

Explanation:

• Backstaff: A tool to measure solar altitude for navigation, not a map.
• Caravel: A type of sailing ship, not a map or navigational chart tool.
• Mariner's Astrolabe: Used to determine latitude, not a map.
• Traverse Board: A specialized navigational tool (a type of early nautical chart/recording map) used to track a ship's course and speed over time for ocean voyages.

Answer:

D. Traverse Board