Question 148Safety & Environmental - QMED
70% to passUsing a sea anchor when in a life raft will _______________.
Areduce the drift rate of the life raft
Bkeep the life raft from turning over
Caid in recovering the life raft
Dincrease your visibility
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) reduce the drift rate of the life raft. Using a sea anchor when in a life raft helps to reduce the drift rate of the raft by creating drag and slowing its movement through the water. This is an important technique to employ in a survival situation, as it helps to conserve the limited resources and energy of the raft's occupants by minimizing their drift away from potential rescue areas. The other answer choices are incorrect because: B) a sea anchor does not directly keep the life raft from turning over, C) it does not aid in recovering the raft, and D) while it may increase visibility, that is not the primary purpose of using a sea anchor.
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