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¿Cómo se denomina al elemento estructural que va de popa a proa por la parte inferior del barco y en que se asienta todo su armazón?What is the structural member running fore and aft along the bottom on which the whole frame rests?

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Correct answer: b) Keel.

Why it is correct

The keel is the boat’s backbone. The frames rise from it.

Why the others are not

  • a) The bow piece.
  • c) The stern piece.
  • d) It is transverse.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Backbone: keel.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Parts of a boat

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