Question 1480 Deck Safety

You are correct, the answer is D) hypothermia caused by cold temperature. In high latitudes, the greatest danger when in an inflatable liferaft is hypothermia caused by the cold temperature. Exposure to cold, wet conditions can rapidly lead to a dangerous loss of body heat, which if left untreated can result in unconsciousness and death. The other options are not the greatest dangers in this situation. A) The raft itself is designed to withstand cold temperatures. B) Keeping the canopy closed helps retain body heat and prevent hypothermia. C) Starvation would take much longer to become a threat compared to the immediate risk of hypothermia.