Anchor

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/anchor

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the etymological roots?Originates from the Greek 'ankȳra' and Latin 'ancora', signifying ancient utility
2. What is the holding power factors?Dependent on anchor design, weight, seabed composition, and rode length/angle
3. What is an anchor and why is it important for boats?An anchor is a metal hook that keeps a boat from drifting. It holds the boat to the seabed so wind and waves don't push it away.
4. How does an anchor stay stuck in the ground?When the anchor falls to the bottom, its flukes pivot and dig into sand or mud. The rope pulls it sideways, making it harder to come out.

Rode: The line, chain, or combination connecting an anchor to a vessel.
Seabed Composition: The type of material on the bottom of a body of water, affecting anchor holding.
Maritime Engineering: The field of engineering concerned with the design and construction of marine vessels and structures.