Question 1

AUV

Accepted Answer

Autonomous Underwater Vehicle used for underwater exploration.

Question 2

Bailer

Accepted Answer

A device used for removing water from a boat.

Question 3

Buoy

Accepted Answer

A floating object used for navigation or marking hazards in the water.

Question 4

Dead Reckoning

Accepted Answer

Navigating by estimating current position based on a previously known position.

Question 5

Draft

Accepted Answer

The depth of water needed to float a vessel.

Question 6

EPIRB

Accepted Answer

Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon used to alert search and rescue services in case of emergency.

Question 7

Freeboard

Accepted Answer

The distance between the waterline and the upper deck level of a boat.

Question 8

GPS

Accepted Answer

Global Positioning System used for precise navigation and position tracking.

Question 9

Hull

Accepted Answer

The main body of a boat, excluding masts, sails, and superstructure.

Question 10

Inboard Motor

Accepted Answer

A motor mounted inside the boat hull.

Question 11

Jet Ski

Accepted Answer

A small personal watercraft propelled by a jet of water.

Question 12

Knot

Accepted Answer

A unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour.

Question 13

Leeward

Accepted Answer

The side or direction away from the wind.

Question 14

Man Overboard (MOB)

Accepted Answer

A distress situation where a person has fallen into the water.

Question 15

Navigation Lights

Accepted Answer

Lights required on a boat to indicate its presence, position, and direction at night.

Question 16

Outboard Motor

Accepted Answer

A motor mounted on the outside of a boat.

Question 17

Personal Flotation Device (PFD)

Accepted Answer

A life jacket or life vest used to keep a person afloat in water.

Question 18

Quagga Mussels

Accepted Answer

Invasive species that can clog boat motors and damage ecosystems.

Question 19

Radar

Accepted Answer

A system that uses radio waves to detect and locate objects, used for navigation and collision avoidance.

Question 20

Sailboat

Accepted Answer

A boat propelled by wind using sails.

Question 21

Tiller

Accepted Answer

A lever used for steering a boat.

Question 22

Ultralight Aircraft

Accepted Answer

Small, lightweight aircraft used for recreational purposes.

Question 23

Vessel Identification Number (VIN)

Accepted Answer

A unique identification number assigned to a boat.

Question 24

Wake

Accepted Answer

The waves and turbulence created by a moving boat.

Question 25

X-dimension

Accepted Answer

The vertical distance from the boat's keel to the propeller centerline.

Question 26

Yacht

Accepted Answer

A recreational boat typically used for pleasure or racing.

Question 27

Zebra Mussels

Accepted Answer

Invasive species that can damage boat hulls and disrupt aquatic ecosystems.

Question 28

Anchorage

Accepted Answer

A designated area where boats can safely anchor.

Question 29

Berth

Accepted Answer

A designated space for a boat to moor or dock.

Question 30

Channel Marker

Accepted Answer

A navigational aid that indicates the safe passage through a channel.

Question 31

Distress Signal

Accepted Answer

A signal used to indicate an emergency situation.

Question 32

Estuary

Accepted Answer

The area where a river meets the sea, characterized by brackish water and diverse ecosystems.

Question 33

Fathom

Accepted Answer

A unit of measurement equal to six feet, used to measure water depth.

Question 34

Gulf Stream

Accepted Answer

A warm and swift Atlantic Ocean current that influences weather patterns and navigation.

Question 35

Hydroplane

Accepted Answer

A high-speed boat designed to skim on top of the water's surface.

Question 36

Icebreaker

Accepted Answer

A specialized ship designed to break through ice-covered waters.

Question 37

Jetty

Accepted Answer

A structure built to protect a harbor or channel entrance from waves and currents.

Question 38

Keel

Accepted Answer

The central structural member of a boat that provides stability and prevents sideways motion.

Question 39

Lighthouse

Accepted Answer

A tall structure with a powerful light used as a navigational aid to warn ships of hazards.

Question 40

Mariner's Compass

Accepted Answer

A navigational instrument used to determine direction.

Question 41

Navigation Chart

Accepted Answer

A map specifically designed for marine navigation.

Question 42

Port

Accepted Answer

The left side of a boat when facing the bow (front).

Canada Northwest Territories Boating License Flashcards