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_____ fog forms on clear nights with _____ wind, and will burn off with the sun or
dissipate in the wind. A fog that requires wind to transport warm air over cold water, and
may persist even in strong winds is called _____ fog. - CORRECT ANSWER: Radiation
calm
advection
_____ is a technique using the engine and a mainsail only; it uses the increased _____
wind to contribute towards both _____ and stability. - CORRECT ANSWER:
Motorsailing
apparent
speed
A freshwater pump cycling on and off when no one is using water indicates an open
_____ or a _____ in the plumbing. - CORRECT ANSWER: faucet
leak
A large-scale chart shows a small geographic area in _____ detail. A small-scale chart
shows a large area in _____ detail. - CORRECT ANSWER: great
less
A Skipper is responsible for the safety of the _______ and _____. While he may
delegate tasks to an experienced ______, the skipper will always be held responsible. -
CORRECT ANSWER: crew
boat
, crewmember
After first determining that the dock's freshwater supply is _____, fill a cruising sailboat's
freshwater tank through the _____ _____. - CORRECT ANSWER: safe
deck plate
An emergency tiller fits into the top of the _____ _____ and can be used to steer the
boat if the cables fail. - CORRECT ANSWER: rudder stock
An inverter converts _____ electricity from the battery banks to _____ electricity,
allowing you to use low-wattage AC appliances when the boat is not on shorepower. -
CORRECT ANSWER: DC
AC
An onshore breeze, driven by differential heating of land and sea, that may enhance or
diminish the synoptic wind, is called a _____ _____. - CORRECT ANSWER: sea breeze
At night, a sailboat may show a masthead _____ light alone. If under power, a boat
must show a white _____ light above deck-level sidelights. - CORRECT ANSWER:
tricolor
steaming (or masthead)
Before allowing crew to swim off the boat, deploy the ____ ______ and check for strong
currents or shallow depths. Swim with a buddy, or post a _____. - CORRECT ANSWER:
swim ladder
lookout
Before towing a dingy, remove loose gear and tilt or remove the _____. When towing,
use a _____ towline, attach the dingy securely to the sailboat, and tow it at a _____
behind the boat appropriate for the conditions. - CORRECT ANSWER: outboard
sturdy
recent version Comprehensive 85 questions and
verified answers accurate solutions Already
graded A+ Get it 100% correct
_____ fog forms on clear nights with _____ wind, and will burn off with the sun or
dissipate in the wind. A fog that requires wind to transport warm air over cold water, and
may persist even in strong winds is called _____ fog. - CORRECT ANSWER: Radiation
calm
advection
_____ is a technique using the engine and a mainsail only; it uses the increased _____
wind to contribute towards both _____ and stability. - CORRECT ANSWER:
Motorsailing
apparent
speed
A freshwater pump cycling on and off when no one is using water indicates an open
_____ or a _____ in the plumbing. - CORRECT ANSWER: faucet
leak
A large-scale chart shows a small geographic area in _____ detail. A small-scale chart
shows a large area in _____ detail. - CORRECT ANSWER: great
less
A Skipper is responsible for the safety of the _______ and _____. While he may
delegate tasks to an experienced ______, the skipper will always be held responsible. -
CORRECT ANSWER: crew
boat
, crewmember
After first determining that the dock's freshwater supply is _____, fill a cruising sailboat's
freshwater tank through the _____ _____. - CORRECT ANSWER: safe
deck plate
An emergency tiller fits into the top of the _____ _____ and can be used to steer the
boat if the cables fail. - CORRECT ANSWER: rudder stock
An inverter converts _____ electricity from the battery banks to _____ electricity,
allowing you to use low-wattage AC appliances when the boat is not on shorepower. -
CORRECT ANSWER: DC
AC
An onshore breeze, driven by differential heating of land and sea, that may enhance or
diminish the synoptic wind, is called a _____ _____. - CORRECT ANSWER: sea breeze
At night, a sailboat may show a masthead _____ light alone. If under power, a boat
must show a white _____ light above deck-level sidelights. - CORRECT ANSWER:
tricolor
steaming (or masthead)
Before allowing crew to swim off the boat, deploy the ____ ______ and check for strong
currents or shallow depths. Swim with a buddy, or post a _____. - CORRECT ANSWER:
swim ladder
lookout
Before towing a dingy, remove loose gear and tilt or remove the _____. When towing,
use a _____ towline, attach the dingy securely to the sailboat, and tow it at a _____
behind the boat appropriate for the conditions. - CORRECT ANSWER: outboard
sturdy
