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Development of Heavy Weather

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  1. Question 1

    "When there is moving water on the deck from breaking waves the force it generates will be insufficient to knock a person over?" Select the best option that comments on this statement:
    • The statement is incorrect as the force may be sufficient to knock a person over.
    • The statement is correct as the person's weight will hold him/her upright.
    • The statement is incorrect as people will not be on deck with moving water present.
    • The statement is correct when the person wears boots.

  2. Question 2

    Which of the given options can be considered a definition of fetch?
    • The distance which the wind has been blowing over the sea surface.
    • The distance over the land surface which the wind has been blowing.
    • The time the wind has been blowing.
    • The size of the depression causing the wind to blow.

  3. Question 3

    In temperature latitudes which pressure system is associated with strong wind? Select an option best answering the question:
    • Low pressure system or cyclone.
    • High pressure system of great intensity.
    • Localised winds off the land.
    • Cols or areas of equal pressure in between low pressure centres.

  4. Question 4

    Indicate from given options the definition of phase wave period in relation to sea waves:
    • The time for two successive crests to pass a fixed point.
    • The time it takes for the wave to travel one mile.
    • The way that the wave moves relative to the vessel.
    • The time it takes a crest to pass the vessel.

  5. Question 5

    Is the following statement true or false? "A rogue wave is usually very steep fronted".
    • True.
    • False.

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Development of Heavy Weather is a CBT test with 86 questions and verified answers. Common topics include: heavy weather, wind force, deep water, very large, accurate relation, rogue wave, waves, sea.

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