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CD0241. Development of Heavy Weather

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“Seagull CBT — CD0241. Development of Heavy Weather” contains 86 questions across 1 collection.

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Which of the given options best completes the following statement in relation to sea waves? ‘The height of a wave is the distance from...

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  • ...the crest to the trough vertically’.✓ Correct answer
  • ...the crest to the midpoint of the wave vertically’.
  • ...one crest to the next crest’.
  • ...one trough to the next trough’.
Which of the given options best describes a katabatic wind?

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  • A wind that blows from the land towards the sea✓ Correct answer
  • A wind that blows towards land from the sea
  • A wind found only in USA
  • A wind localised to desert areas
Which of the given options correctly describes a vessel being pooped?

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  • When a wave breaks on the stern of a vessel✓ Correct answer
  • When waves break over the vessel’s sides
  • A condition that exists with the engine after a long sea passage
  • When a vessel has water breaking over the bow
Which of the given options best completes the following statement? ‘A high pressure centre will...

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  • ...temporarily depress the sea surface’.✓ Correct answer
  • ...temporarily raise the sea surface’.
  • ...have no affect on the sea surface’.
  • ...affect the tide raising forces’.
Select the option which correctly completes the following statement. ‘The group wave period of a deep water wave explains why...

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  • ...there are bigger and smaller waves in the same wave train’.✓ Correct answer
  • ...there is a long time between crests’.
  • ...there are only swell waves visible’.
  • ...there are only wind waves visible’.

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