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the chinese are credited with the developent of the________ which was used for oceanographic navigation beginning in the 12th century.

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compass

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A compass is a device that indicates direction. It is one of the most important instruments for navigation

It is believed that the Chinese were the first to develop a magnetic compass that could be used for navigation. Historians estimate this development happened around the 12th century

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