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QUIZ 118 - 27/4 (solution)

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QUIZ 118 - 27/4 (solution) Situation in which a ships bottom is touching the seafloor Abaft  Aside   Afloat  Aground   The situation in which a ship's bottom is touching the seafloor is called "aground." This typically occurs when a ship runs aground, meaning it becomes stuck on a sandbar, coral reef, or other underwater obstacle. In this situation, the ship's keel or bottom is resting on the seafloor, which can cause damage to the ship and potentially lead to it being stranded until it can be refloated or rescued. Ground tackle means use of anchors    use of ground ropes  use of ground floor  None of them  Ground tackle is a term used in maritime industry and refers to the equipment used to anchor a vessel to the seafloor. The ground tackle is typically composed of an anchor, a length of chain, and a line or rope. When a ship needs to anchor, the anchor is lowered from the bow of the ship and onto the seafloor, using the chain and rope to keep the vessel in place. Th

QUIZ 117 - 26/4 (solution)

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  QUIZ 117 - 26/4 (solution) Basic units of universe consisting of stars are called:  Galaxies   Auroras   Globe  Ionosphere  source - space The basic units of the universe consisting of stars are called galaxies. Galaxies are large systems of stars, gas, dust, and other matter bound together by gravity. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, ranging from small dwarf galaxies with just a few million stars to massive elliptical galaxies with trillions of stars. The study of galaxies is an important field of astronomy, as they offer clues to the evolution of the universe and the formation of stars and planets. Observations of galaxies have helped astronomers to understand the structure and composition of the universe, and have led to the discovery of many important astrophysical phenomena, such as black holes and dark matter. There are many different types of galaxies, including spiral galaxies, elliptical galaxies, and irregular galaxies. Our own galaxy, the Milky Way, is a barred