Canadian Boating Exam Practice Quiz

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What is 'Freeboard' in nautical terminology?

Width of a boat
Distance from water to lowest point of the boat where water could come onboard
Depth of a boat under water
Length of a boat

The correct answer is: Distance from water to lowest point of the boat where water could come onboard

Freeboard is defined as the distance from the waterline to the lowest point on the boat's hull where water can enter. This is important to know in nautical terminology because it helps determine how much weight a boat can safely carry and how much it can handle in rough waters. The other options may seem plausible, but they are not accurate definitions of freeboard. For example, while the width, depth, and length of a boat may impact its stability, they are not the same as the distance from water to the lowest point of the boat. Therefore, B is the correct option.