Ship Parts
What part of the ship is the bow?
The Front
If a ship is buoyant, will it sink or float?
Float
Name 1 cardinal direction
North, South, East or West
What is the shell-covered creature that attaches itself to the bottom of a ship?
Barnacle
Where is the stern?
The Back
Name three objects that float
Answers vary
West
If someone has scurvy, what should they eat?
Citrus, fruit, or foods with vitamin C
The rigging attaches the sails to the...
Mast
Name three objects that sink
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What is the figure on a map that displays the cardinal directions?
Compass Rose
Which knot is used to tie your shoes?
Overhand Knot
What is the main body of the boat called?
The Hull
Gold sinks because it is heavy and ...
Dense
If my right foot takes ten steps, how many paces have I gone?
Five
About how often does high tide occur?
Every 12 hours
Where is the keel and what does it do?
The bottom, balances the ship
How could you change the shape of a piece of paper so it would sink?
Ball it up
Which star can be found off of the Big Dipper and helps you navigate?
The North Star
What does it mean to careen a ship?
Turn it on its side to clean and repair the hull