Question 156Safety & Environmental - QMED

The correct answer is D) all of the above. The air spaces in the floor of an inflatable raft provide protection against multiple hazards. The air spaces insulate the raft from cold water temperatures, helping to retain body heat. They also protect against warm water temperatures by preventing the bottom of the raft from absorbing excessive heat. Additionally, the air spaces help to cushion and protect the raft from tears or punctures in the outer skin on the bottom of the raft. The other answer choices are incorrect because they only address one of the protective functions provided by the air spaces, while the correct answer recognizes that the air spaces protect against all three - cold water, warm water, and tears/punctures in the raft bottom.