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What is the primary hazard the ship is facing?
What is the primary hazard the ship is facing?
- A storm in the North Pacific
- A tsunami generated by an earthquake (correct)
- High winds near the Hawaiian Islands
- Collision with icebergs in the Aleutian Chain
What is the most appropriate action for the ship's safety?
What is the most appropriate action for the ship's safety?
- Increase speed to outrun the tsunami
- Change course and head towards the nearest port (correct)
- Maintain current course and speed
- Head towards the Aleutian Chain
What is the typical speed of a tsunami in the open ocean?
What is the typical speed of a tsunami in the open ocean?
- $5$ knots
- $500$ knots
- $20$ knots (correct)
- $800$ knots
What is the primary cause of a tsunami?
What is the primary cause of a tsunami?
What is the recommended method for a ship to survive a tsunami?
What is the recommended method for a ship to survive a tsunami?
What is the main concern for the ship steaming between the Aleutian Chain and Hawaii?
What is the main concern for the ship steaming between the Aleutian Chain and Hawaii?
What should the ship do upon receiving a tsunami warning broadcast?
What should the ship do upon receiving a tsunami warning broadcast?
Why is it essential for the ship's safety to take action after the earthquake in the Aleutians?
Why is it essential for the ship's safety to take action after the earthquake in the Aleutians?
What is one safety measure the ship could take to prepare for an incoming tsunami?
What is one safety measure the ship could take to prepare for an incoming tsunami?
In the given scenario, why is it important for the ship to be steaming in the open ocean?
In the given scenario, why is it important for the ship to be steaming in the open ocean?
What action is not recommended for the ship to take when facing a tsunami?
What action is not recommended for the ship to take when facing a tsunami?
What is the primary concern when preparing for a tsunami's arrival?
What is the primary concern when preparing for a tsunami's arrival?
What is the most important piece of information to calculate before heading into the tsunami?
What is the most important piece of information to calculate before heading into the tsunami?
What is the recommended course of action for a ship facing a tsunami?
What is the recommended course of action for a ship facing a tsunami?
What should the crew prepare for immediately after securing all loose gear and checking deck lashings?
What should the crew prepare for immediately after securing all loose gear and checking deck lashings?
What should the crew not prepare for when facing a tsunami?
What should the crew not prepare for when facing a tsunami?
