Question 436Deck General70% to pass
Cargo that is highly susceptible to damage by tainting from odorous cargo is called _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) delicate cargo.
Delicate cargo refers to cargo that is highly susceptible to damage or tainting from odorous or hazardous materials. This type of cargo requires special handling and segregation from other cargoes that could potentially contaminate it. The term "delicate cargo" is commonly used in the context of US Coast Guard Captain's License Examinations to describe cargo that must be carefully managed to prevent quality degradation.
The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) dry cargo is a broad term that does not specifically refer to cargo susceptibility to tainting, C) immune cargo is not a standard term used in this context, and D) clean cargo does not accurately describe cargo that is delicate or susceptible to contamination.
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