Parts of a Boat & Why They Float

What is the front of a boat called?

• The Berth

• The Bow

• Starboard

• Cabin

What is the back of the boat called?

• The Stern

• The Bow

• Port Side

• Starboard

It's not shown in the picture, but: What is the bottom part of the boat called that is in the water?

• The Cabin

• The Berth

• The Head

• The Hull

What is the right side of the boat called?

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What is the left side of the boat called?

• Port Side

• Starboard Side

• The Hull

• The Keel

What does the propeller do?

• It catches the wind.

• It moves the boat through the water.

• It's a place to sleep.

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Where is the keel and what does it do?

• It runs along the bottom of the boat, or the hull.

• It helps the boat go faster.

• It goes deeper into the water, with some weight to keep the boat steady in the water (not falling over).

• It is to cook on.

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What does the sail of the boat do?

(a)  

What is the deck?

• The bottom of the boat.

• The part people can stand on in a boat.

• It makes the boat move.

What does a rudder do?

• It keeps the boat afloat.

• It helps to keep the boat clean.

• It's a small part that helps the boat turn.

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