Yacht

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/yacht

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. How long is Yacht?33 feet (10 meters)
2. What is the primary purpose?Pleasure, cruising, and racing
3. What is the large yacht classification?79 feet (24 meters) and over
4. How big is a yacht usually?Yachts are often longer than 33 feet (10 meters). Some very large ones can be over 131 feet (40 meters) and are called superyachts or megayachts.
5. Are yachts only for sailing or can they have engines?Yes. Some yachts sail using wind and sails, while others have engines that use fuel or electricity to move.

Yacht: A watercraft designed for pleasure, cruising, or racing, typically exceeding 33 feet and featuring overnight accommodations.
Hull: The watertight body of a ship or boat, providing buoyancy and structural integrity.
Propulsion: The system or method by which a vessel is moved through the water, such as sails or engines.