Which of the following attributes made the caravel useful in exploring African coasts?
A) The caravel had four masts with square sails,allowing it to sail into the winds that roared up the African coast.
B) The caravel was a method of finding longitude,which allowed Portuguese mariners to locate themselves out of sight of land.
C) The caravel was a Muslim invention that allowed sailors to determine latitude by measuring the height of the sun above the horizon.
D) The caravel was more maneuverable in coastal estuaries because it had triangular sails that gave it the ability to tack.

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The caravel's triangular sails made it more maneuverable in coastal estuaries, which helped explorers navigate along the African coasts. The other options are incorrect as they do not pertain to the caravel's usefulness in exploring African coasts.

Which of the Following Attributes Made the Caravel Useful in Exploring