Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #1918 (Set 60)

A short ton is a unit of weight consisting of __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — 2,000 pounds

US standard weight conventions define a short ton as 2,000 pounds, commonly used in North American domestic commercial shipping and cargo documentation.

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