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Question 7 of 30

You are at sea in an inflatable life raft in high altitudes, the greatest danger is:

A
Collapse of the raft due to cold temperatures
B
Asphyxiation due to keeping the canopy closed
C
Hypothermia caused by cold temperature
D
Starvation
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Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is Option C: Hypothermia caused by cold temperature.

In a survival craft, the lack of thermal protection and the inability to generate body heat in a wet environment makes hypothermia the primary killer. While cold can affect air pressure, the human physiological limit is the most critical factor.