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1
Q

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

A

Compressed natural gas (CNG)

2
Q

Alcohol fires can usually be extinguished with large quantities of _____

A

Water

3
Q

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

A

Solenoid

4
Q

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

A

through hull fitting

5
Q

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

A

land, horizon

6
Q

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

A

Sea

7
Q

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

A

Radiation

8
Q

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

A

one, four to six

9
Q

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

A

host country

10
Q

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

A

Skipper

11
Q

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

A

False

12
Q

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

A

True

13
Q

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

A

True

14
Q

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

A

True

15
Q

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

A

False