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A la distancia vertical entre la quilla y la línea de flotación se le denomina…The vertical distance between the keel and the waterline is called…
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Correct answer: d) Draught (calado).
Why it is correct
Draught is how deep the boat sits, from keel to waterline.
Why the others are not
- a) Depth runs from keel to deck.
- b) Length is the boat’s length.
- c) Freeboard runs from waterline to deck.
How to work it out in the exam
- Keel to waterline: draught. Waterline to deck: freeboard. Keel to deck: depth.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2024 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Tipo 1 · question 4 Official paper · Official answer key
- Región de Murcia · 2025 · 3ª convocatoria · PER Tipo 1 · question 1 Official paper · Official answer key
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