Boat Basics Unit Test

What is the primary function of a boat's keel?

• Decoration

• Provide stability and prevent sideways movement

• Increase boat speed

• Control steering

The term "starboard" refers to:

• The back of the boat

• The left side of the boat

• The right side of the boat

• The front of the boat

Which part of the boat is considered the horizontal surface that spans the hull?

• Gunnel

• Cabin

• Deck

• Stern

Buoyancy is primarily determined by:

• The boat's color

• The weight of the boat

• The displacement of water

• The boat's speed

An object will float if its density is:

• Greater than water

• Less than water

• Exactly equal to water

• Unrelated to water's density

The bowline knot is most useful for:

• Tying shoes

• Creating a fixed loop that won't slip

• Decorating boats

• Measuring rope length

The sinking of the Lusitania contributed to:

• Improved maritime safety regulations

• The US joining WWII

• Better ship design

• Decreased international tensions

The most critical factor in most maritime disasters is:

• Weather conditions

• Ship design

• Human error

• Mechanical failure

What does "propulsion" refer to in maritime contexts?

• Boat decoration

• Method of moving a boat

• Boat storage

• Boat maintenance

A "hull" is best described as:

• The boat's steering mechanism

• The main body of the boat, or the outer shell

• The boat's engine compartment

• The boat's navigation system