Question 211Safety & Environmental - Assistant Engineer70% to pass
Using a sea anchor when in a life raft will _______________.
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 function of a sea anchor, as it helps to conserve the raft's limited supplies and resources by keeping it in one general area.
The other answer choices are incorrect because: B) a sea anchor does not specifically keep the life raft from turning over, C) it does not directly aid in recovering the raft, and D) while a sea anchor may increase visibility to rescuers, that is not its primary purpose.
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