In order to help protect a natural fiber rope from rotting, the line must be ______.A.dried, and stowed in a place with adequate ventilationB.stowed in a hot, moist compartmentC.stowed on deck at all timesD.stowed in any compartment

A natural fiber rope can be ruined by dampness because it may ______.

A.rot

B.shrink

C.stretch

D.unlay

Whipping the bitter end of a fiber rope ______．

A.increases the circumference of the rope

B.makes for easier handling

C.prevents fraying of the bitter end

D.prevents moisture from entering the bitter end

Though Pasteur was in poor health, he worked hard in order______.

A. to make a living

B. to prevent the dog from rabies

C. to find a good way to cure rabies

D. to protect children from mad dogs

A whipping on a fiber line ______．

A.keeps the ends from fraying

B.strengthens it

C.protects your hands

D.becomes part of a splice

Chafing gear(防摩擦装置) is used to______．

A.anchor the boat

B.pick up heavy loads

C.protect fiber rope from abrasion

D.strengthen mooring lines

The best method of protecting that portion of a fiber anchor line nearest the anchor from chafing on the bottom is by ______.

A.using a small scope ratio

B.replacing that portion with a short length of chain

C.using a hockle to keep that portion of the anchor line off the bottom

D.using a synthetic line