Question 149Deck General70% to pass
The term "lee side" refers to the _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) the side of the vessel sheltered from the wind.
The term "lee side" refers to the side of the vessel that is sheltered from the wind. This is the opposite of the "windward side," which is the side exposed to the wind. The lee side provides protection and shelter from the wind, while the windward side experiences the full force of the wind.
The other answer choices are incorrect because A) refers to the windward side, not the lee side, and B) and D) do not accurately describe the meaning of the term "lee side."
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