Marine Terminology Quiz
18 Questions
0 Views

Marine Terminology Quiz

Created by
@EngagingHeliotrope8910

Podcast Beta

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

is the skill associated with sailing and navigating seamenship? true or false

true

What is the term for a lack of feeling or emotion?

Apathy

What is a tendency or ability to stay afloat in water?

Buoyancy

What is apathy?

<p>A lack of feeling or emotion; a lack of interest or concern.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does ignorance refer to?

<p>Lack of knowledge, education or awareness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define curriculum.

<p>A course of study.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does maritime mean?

<p>Relating to the sea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is buoyancy?

<p>A tendency or ability to stay afloat in water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is seamanship?

<p>Skill in sailing, navigating or managing a boat or ship.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define honor.

<p>A keen sense of ethical conduct.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does courage mean?

<p>Mental or moral strength to venture, persevere and withstand danger, fear or difficulty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is commitment?

<p>A state of being bound emotionally or intellectually to a course of action, or to a person or persons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Values are learned throughout our lives.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is hazing?

<p>Any conduct that causes another person to suffer or be exposed to an activity that is cruel, abusive, humiliating, oppressive, demeaning, or harmful.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is hazing particularly damaging at the high school level?

<p>Because teenagers are extremely vulnerable to peer pressure due to a heightened need for friendship, approval, and acceptance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is discrimination?

<p>Any act that denies equal treatment to individuals because of their race, gender, ethnicity, religion or other differences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does sexual harassment involve?

<p>Unwanted sexual advances, direct or indirect requests for sexual favors, or verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature creating an atmosphere of fear and distrust.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define fraterization.

<p>An inappropriate relationship between a superior and a subordinate that could result in favoritism or discipline problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Seafaring Skills

  • Navigation: The art and science of planning, plotting, and guiding a vessel's course.
  • Seamanship: The practical skills and knowledge required to operate a sailing vessel safely and efficiently, encompassing aspects such as sailing, anchoring, maneuvering, and weather awareness.

Emotional States

  • Apathy: A state of indifference or lack of feeling, characterized by an absence of emotional responsiveness.

Water Dynamics

  • Afloat: Being suspended or supported on the surface of water, not sinking.
  • Buoyancy: The ability of an object to float in a fluid, determined by its density relative to the fluid.

Key Terms

  • Apathy is a lack of interest, concern, or feeling.
  • Ignorance is a lack of knowledge, education, or awareness.
  • Curriculum is a course of study.

Maritime

  • Maritime refers to anything related to the sea.

Buoyancy

  • Buoyancy is the ability or tendency to stay afloat in water.

Seamanship

  • Seamanship is having skill in sailing, navigating, or managing a boat or ship.

Honor

  • Honor is a strong sense of ethical conduct.

Courage

  • Courage is the mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.

Commitment

  • Commitment is being bound, both emotionally and intellectually, to a course of action, or to a person or persons.

NJROTC

  • NJROTC is a good way to learn self-discipline, cooperation, and teamwork.
  • Values are deeply held ideals, beliefs, and principles.
  • Values are learned from family, faith, community, school, country, or spiritual tradition.
  • Honor is being accountable for your professional and personal behavior. It also means being mindful of the privilege to serve fellow Americans.
  • Courage is the mental and moral strength to do what is right, even when tempted or facing adversity.
  • Commitment is the daily duty of every NJROTC man and woman to work as a team to improve their unit, fellow cadets, and classmates.

Behaviors that Detract from Navy Core Values

  • Hazing is any conduct that causes harm, abuse, humiliation, oppression, or demeaning treatment of another person.
  • Discrimination is any act that denies equal treatment to individuals because of their race, gender, ethnicity, religion, or other differences.
  • Sexual harassment includes unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature, etc. This creates an atmosphere of fear and distrust.
  • Fraternization is an inappropriate relationship between a superior and a subordinate that could result in favoritism or discipline issues.
  • Hazing is particularly harmful to teenagers because they are vulnerable to peer pressure due to a need for friendship, approval, and acceptance.
  • Fraternization is not as strict in NJROTC as it is in the Navy, but cadets should avoid friendships or romantic relationships that could create unfairness or favoritism.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Quiz Team

Related Documents

Description

Test your knowledge on marine terminology with this quiz. It covers essential terms related to sailing, navigating, and the concepts of buoyancy and emotion. Perfect for anyone interested in maritime studies or vocabulary expansion.

More Like This

Port Operations and Cargo Handling Quiz
5 questions
Sailing Terms - Main Sail Component
2 questions
Maritime Terminology Quiz
16 questions
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser