What is the purpose of a ship lock?
Correct answer: B. To raise or lower vessels between different water levels
- A. To repair vessels out of water
- B. To raise or lower vessels between different water levels
- C. To unload cargo from large ships
- D. To anchor ships during storms
Explanation
A ship lock is a chamber with gates that fills or empties to move vessels up or down between water levels.
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