Question 149Safety & Environmental - QMED
70% to passYou have abandoned ship and are in charge of a life raft. How much water per day should you permit each occupant to drink after the first 24 hours?
A1 can
B1 pint
C1 quart
D1 gallon
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) 1 pint. The reasoning is based on the survival guidance provided by the U.S. Coast Guard for abandoned ship situations. After the initial 24 hours, the recommended water ration for each occupant in a life raft is 1 pint (16 fluid ounces) per day. This amount is considered the minimum necessary to sustain life under the stressful conditions of a life raft scenario, while also conserving the limited water supplies. The other options are incorrect because 1 can (A) would be insufficient, 1 quart (C) would be too much, and 1 gallon (D) would quickly deplete the limited water resources available in a life raft situation.
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