Engine Plants (Supplementary) USCG Question #634 (Set 6)

Provided every effort is used to preserve body moisture content by avoiding perspiration, how long is it normally possible to survive in a survival craft without stored quantities of water?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — Up to 14 days

Human physiology dictates that survival without water depends primarily on preventing perspiration and metabolic dehydration. In moderate survival craft conditions, a human can endure up to 14 days without stored water by strictly conserving bodily fluids and minimizing physical exertion.

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