Review Questions:3

Question 1

___ is lighter than air and could collect high in the cabin or the top of a locker.

Answer 1

Compressed natural gas (CNG)

Question 2

Alcohol fires can usually be extinguished with large quantities of _____

Answer 2

Water

Question 3

Propane systems usually have a ____ for emergency shut-off.

Answer 3

Solenoid

Question 4

Opening and closing the ____ may release debris that prevents the galley sink from draining.

Answer 4

through hull fitting

Question 5

A seasick person should focus on the ____ or the ____.

Answer 5

land, horizon

Question 6

____ breezes develop as the sun gets higher in the sky and the land heats up.

Answer 6

Sea

Question 7

____ fog occurs over land at night as heat escapes from the earth into the clear sky, cooling the ground.

Answer 7

Radiation

Question 8

A “short blast” lasts about ___ second and a “prolonged blast” lasts ___________.

Answer 8

one, four to six

Question 9

When traveling in the waters of another country the flag of ___ should be hoisted to the starboard spreader.

Answer 9

host country

Question 10

The ____ is responsible for the safety of the crew and vessel.

Answer 10

Skipper

Question 11

Disposal of plastic is legal beyond three miles from the U.S. mainland. T/F

Answer 11

False

Question 12

Alcohol can be stored as a liquid at room temperature without pressurization. T/F

Answer 12

True

Question 13

A sailing vessel sounds three signals in the fog. T/F

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Commercial towing companies can be reached on VHF channel 16. T/F

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Racing yachts have the right of way under international rules. T/F

Answer 15

False