Boat Vocabulary Exit Slip

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What are cargo ships?

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Cargo ships are vessels designed to transport goods and materials. They have chambers of air below the deck that help keep them afloat.

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What type of boat is a sailboat?

Back

A sailboat is a type of boat that uses sails to harness wind power for movement.

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What is a submarine?

Back

A submarine is a type of boat that can submerge underwater. It uses ballast tanks that fill with water to sink.

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What is the keel of a boat?

Back

The keel is the bottom part of a boat that provides stability and helps it stay upright in the water.

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What is the hull of a boat?

Back

The hull is the main body of the boat that sits in the water and provides buoyancy.

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What is the bow of a boat?

Back

The bow is the front part of a boat.

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What is the stern of a boat?

Back

The stern is the back part of a boat.

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What is the purpose of ballast tanks in a submarine?

Back

Ballast tanks are used to control the buoyancy of a submarine, allowing it to sink or rise in the water.

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What distinguishes a cargo ship from other types of boats?

Back

Cargo ships are specifically designed for transporting large quantities of goods, unlike recreational boats.

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What is the primary function of a sail on a sailboat?

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The primary function of a sail is to catch the wind and propel the boat forward.