Question 4111Deck General70% to pass
When a wedge of water builds up between the head of the barge and the bank it is referred to as _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) bank cushion.
The term "bank cushion" refers to the wedge of water that builds up between the head of the barge and the bank as the barge moves along the waterway. This cushion of water helps to push the barge away from the bank, preventing it from running aground or colliding with the shore.
The other answer choices are incorrect because:
A) Bow wave refers to the wave created at the bow of a moving vessel, not the water buildup between the barge and the bank.
B) Veering cushion is not a recognized term in this context.
D) Bank suction refers to the pull of the water towards the bank as the barge passes, not the buildup of water.
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