Question 1382 Deck Safety

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A sweep oar is an oar that is _______________.

A is raised in the bow of the boat for the steersman to steer by

B generally shorter than the others and is used to steer with

C longer than the others used for steering

D is longer than the others and is used as the stroke oar

AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) longer than the others and is used for steering. A sweep oar is a longer oar that is used for steering a boat, rather than for propulsion. It is longer than the other oars in the boat, allowing the steersman to apply more leverage and control the direction of the vessel. This is the standard configuration for small craft where a dedicated steering oar is used. The other options are incorrect because: A) a bow-mounted oar for steering is not a sweep oar, B) a shorter steering oar is not a sweep oar, and D) the stroke oar is used for propulsion, not steering.

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