Contributions by early Chinese scientists and philosophers include ____.
A)developing specialized steering oars held against the right side of their ships
B)designing ships that used only a single mast
C)development of the chronometer
D)designing and developing watertight compartments

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The Chinese scientist and philosopher, Shen Kuo, is credited with designing and developing watertight compartments for ships during the Song dynasty (960-1279 CE), which greatly improved their safety and stability on the sea. The other options of specialized steering oars, single mast ships, and the chronometer were not specifically developed by early Chinese scientists and philosophers.

Contributions by Early Chinese Scientists and Philosophers Include ____