Maine Guide - Comprehensive Questions and
answers Rated A+
QUIZ:Keel - ANSWER:A projecting strip along the bottom of the canoe, on the
outside, to cut down slide slipping.
QUIZ:Haystacks - ANSWER:Large standing waves which accompany
deceleration of a current
QUIZ:Ledge - ANSWER:The exposed edge of a rock stratum which acts as a
natural low dam, or as a series of such dams.
QUIZ:Lining - ANSWER:The use of ropes to work a boat down stream from the
shore.
QUIZ:Non-power face - ANSWER:The face of the paddle blade, opposite the
power face
QUIZ:Painter - ANSWER:A line attached to bow or stern of a boat
QUIZ:Pitch - ANSWER:A section of a rapid usually steeper than the
surrounding section; a drop
QUIZ:Pool - ANSWER:A river section slower and deeper than surrounding
sections
QUIZ:Power face - ANSWER:The face of the paddle blade which bears against
the water in a normal forward stroke
QUIZ:Rapid - ANSWER:A section of a river characterized by steepening
gradient, increased water, speed, obstructions and turbulence.
QUIZ:Riffle - ANSWER:A section of a river, shallower than usual, in which small
waves are noticeable, often over a gravel or sand bottom.
QUIZ:Rocker - ANSWER:The longitudinal curvature of the bottom at the
center line of the hull.
QUIZ:Setting - ANSWER:Ferry with bow down stream: largely an eastern term
,QUIZ:Sheer - ANSWER:The upward curve of the sides of the hull from
amidships to the ends
QUIZ:Throat - ANSWER:The section of a paddle shaft just above the blade
QUIZ:Thwarts - ANSWER:Transverse braces, from gunwale to gunwale, in a
boat.
QUIZ:Trim - ANSWER:The angle to the plane of the water at which the boat
rides, for instance, down at the stern, down at the bow, or trimmed even (dead
level)
QUIZ:Tumble home - ANSWER:An i curving in cross section from the bilge to
the gun whale
QUIZ:Wet suit - ANSWER:A close fitting garnet of neopren sponge which
affords thermal insulation in cold water
QUIZ:White eddy - ANSWER:An area below a ledge or boulder over which
water is flowing, characterized by a highly aerated backflip at the surface.
QUIZ:Beam - ANSWER:The transverse measurement at a boats widest part
QUIZ:Bilge - ANSWER:In the cross section of a hull the point of greatest
curvature between the bottom and the side
QUIZ:Broaching - ANSWER:The turning broadside of a boat due to action of
different currents at bow and stern: sideways against a rock
QUIZ:Channel - ANSWER:A canoeable through river section
QUIZ:Chute - ANSWER:A channel through a gap or drop in a rapid, steeper
and faster than the surrounding water.
QUIZ:Deck - ANSWER:On a traditional canoe, the triangular piece of wood to
which the gunwhales attach at their ends. In a whitewater canoe or kayak, a
covering for the entire hull to prevent entrance of water
QUIZ:Dry pack - ANSWER:A waterproof pack which is carried in the boat in
white water
,QUIZ:Ferry - ANSWER:A maneuver to move laterally across a current by
paddling upstream either backward or forward, and at an angle to the current
QUIZ:Black (map color) - ANSWER:man made
QUIZ:Green (map color) - ANSWER:vegetation over 6 feet
QUIZ:White (map color) - ANSWER:vegetation under 6 feet
QUIZ:Blue (map color) - ANSWER:water
QUIZ:Brown (map color) - ANSWER:contour lines
QUIZ:Red (map color) - ANSWER:major roadways
QUIZ:Purple (map color) - ANSWER:new additions
QUIZ:Beam (map color) - ANSWER:the transverse measurement at a boat's
widest part
QUIZ:Bracing stroke - ANSWER:any of several paddle strokes providing
stability against the capsizing force of a lateral current; may also be used for
turning
QUIZ:Broaching - ANSWER:the turning boatside of a boat due to the action of
different currents at bow and stern
QUIZ:Hanging strokes - ANSWER:high bracing strokes, so called because the
paddler hangs some of his weight on the paddle held high
QUIZ:Heavy water - ANSWER:the white water term for the phenomena of
supernormal flow in a river, characterized by high standing waves, fast currents,
extreme velocity difference etc
QUIZ:Tumblehome - ANSWER:an incurving in cross-section from the bilge to
the gunwale; throws water away from you
, QUIZ:J-stroke - ANSWER:forward stroke used in the stern to provide forward
momentum; feathering the stroke outward at the tail counteracts the off-
center stroke and helps to maintain straight line of travel
QUIZ:Draw - ANSWER:side stroke used to pull canoe toward the paddle
QUIZ:Cross-draw - ANSWER:used with draw strokes primarily from the bow in
order to move the canoe from side to side
QUIZ:Pry - ANSWER:side stroke in the stern used both fro sideward
movement and for turning; can be used in bow but is not as powerful as the
draw for side movement
QUIZ:Sweep - ANSWER:for forward motion and turning; describes the arc of
the gunwale
QUIZ:Inverted sweep - ANSWER:for single paddling from center of canoe;
begin and end stroke away from boat, sharp hook at finish will turn canoe
toward paddle side
QUIZ:What are the 3 longest rivers in Maine - ANSWER:The St. John,
Androscoggin, and the Kennebec
QUIZ:Biggest lake in Maine - ANSWER:Moosehead Lake
QUIZ:How many miles of coastline does Maine have - ANSWER:Maine has
3,478 miles of coastline
QUIZ:What does Dirigo mean - ANSWER:Dirigo means "I lead"
QUIZ:Who are the two men on the state flag for maine - ANSWER:They are a
farmer and a sailor
QUIZ:What is the Maine state gem - ANSWER:The gem is a tourmaline
QUIZ:How many square miles is maine - ANSWER:Maine has over 33,000
square miles
QUIZ:Who was the first governor in Maine - ANSWER:The first governor was
William King
answers Rated A+
QUIZ:Keel - ANSWER:A projecting strip along the bottom of the canoe, on the
outside, to cut down slide slipping.
QUIZ:Haystacks - ANSWER:Large standing waves which accompany
deceleration of a current
QUIZ:Ledge - ANSWER:The exposed edge of a rock stratum which acts as a
natural low dam, or as a series of such dams.
QUIZ:Lining - ANSWER:The use of ropes to work a boat down stream from the
shore.
QUIZ:Non-power face - ANSWER:The face of the paddle blade, opposite the
power face
QUIZ:Painter - ANSWER:A line attached to bow or stern of a boat
QUIZ:Pitch - ANSWER:A section of a rapid usually steeper than the
surrounding section; a drop
QUIZ:Pool - ANSWER:A river section slower and deeper than surrounding
sections
QUIZ:Power face - ANSWER:The face of the paddle blade which bears against
the water in a normal forward stroke
QUIZ:Rapid - ANSWER:A section of a river characterized by steepening
gradient, increased water, speed, obstructions and turbulence.
QUIZ:Riffle - ANSWER:A section of a river, shallower than usual, in which small
waves are noticeable, often over a gravel or sand bottom.
QUIZ:Rocker - ANSWER:The longitudinal curvature of the bottom at the
center line of the hull.
QUIZ:Setting - ANSWER:Ferry with bow down stream: largely an eastern term
,QUIZ:Sheer - ANSWER:The upward curve of the sides of the hull from
amidships to the ends
QUIZ:Throat - ANSWER:The section of a paddle shaft just above the blade
QUIZ:Thwarts - ANSWER:Transverse braces, from gunwale to gunwale, in a
boat.
QUIZ:Trim - ANSWER:The angle to the plane of the water at which the boat
rides, for instance, down at the stern, down at the bow, or trimmed even (dead
level)
QUIZ:Tumble home - ANSWER:An i curving in cross section from the bilge to
the gun whale
QUIZ:Wet suit - ANSWER:A close fitting garnet of neopren sponge which
affords thermal insulation in cold water
QUIZ:White eddy - ANSWER:An area below a ledge or boulder over which
water is flowing, characterized by a highly aerated backflip at the surface.
QUIZ:Beam - ANSWER:The transverse measurement at a boats widest part
QUIZ:Bilge - ANSWER:In the cross section of a hull the point of greatest
curvature between the bottom and the side
QUIZ:Broaching - ANSWER:The turning broadside of a boat due to action of
different currents at bow and stern: sideways against a rock
QUIZ:Channel - ANSWER:A canoeable through river section
QUIZ:Chute - ANSWER:A channel through a gap or drop in a rapid, steeper
and faster than the surrounding water.
QUIZ:Deck - ANSWER:On a traditional canoe, the triangular piece of wood to
which the gunwhales attach at their ends. In a whitewater canoe or kayak, a
covering for the entire hull to prevent entrance of water
QUIZ:Dry pack - ANSWER:A waterproof pack which is carried in the boat in
white water
,QUIZ:Ferry - ANSWER:A maneuver to move laterally across a current by
paddling upstream either backward or forward, and at an angle to the current
QUIZ:Black (map color) - ANSWER:man made
QUIZ:Green (map color) - ANSWER:vegetation over 6 feet
QUIZ:White (map color) - ANSWER:vegetation under 6 feet
QUIZ:Blue (map color) - ANSWER:water
QUIZ:Brown (map color) - ANSWER:contour lines
QUIZ:Red (map color) - ANSWER:major roadways
QUIZ:Purple (map color) - ANSWER:new additions
QUIZ:Beam (map color) - ANSWER:the transverse measurement at a boat's
widest part
QUIZ:Bracing stroke - ANSWER:any of several paddle strokes providing
stability against the capsizing force of a lateral current; may also be used for
turning
QUIZ:Broaching - ANSWER:the turning boatside of a boat due to the action of
different currents at bow and stern
QUIZ:Hanging strokes - ANSWER:high bracing strokes, so called because the
paddler hangs some of his weight on the paddle held high
QUIZ:Heavy water - ANSWER:the white water term for the phenomena of
supernormal flow in a river, characterized by high standing waves, fast currents,
extreme velocity difference etc
QUIZ:Tumblehome - ANSWER:an incurving in cross-section from the bilge to
the gunwale; throws water away from you
, QUIZ:J-stroke - ANSWER:forward stroke used in the stern to provide forward
momentum; feathering the stroke outward at the tail counteracts the off-
center stroke and helps to maintain straight line of travel
QUIZ:Draw - ANSWER:side stroke used to pull canoe toward the paddle
QUIZ:Cross-draw - ANSWER:used with draw strokes primarily from the bow in
order to move the canoe from side to side
QUIZ:Pry - ANSWER:side stroke in the stern used both fro sideward
movement and for turning; can be used in bow but is not as powerful as the
draw for side movement
QUIZ:Sweep - ANSWER:for forward motion and turning; describes the arc of
the gunwale
QUIZ:Inverted sweep - ANSWER:for single paddling from center of canoe;
begin and end stroke away from boat, sharp hook at finish will turn canoe
toward paddle side
QUIZ:What are the 3 longest rivers in Maine - ANSWER:The St. John,
Androscoggin, and the Kennebec
QUIZ:Biggest lake in Maine - ANSWER:Moosehead Lake
QUIZ:How many miles of coastline does Maine have - ANSWER:Maine has
3,478 miles of coastline
QUIZ:What does Dirigo mean - ANSWER:Dirigo means "I lead"
QUIZ:Who are the two men on the state flag for maine - ANSWER:They are a
farmer and a sailor
QUIZ:What is the Maine state gem - ANSWER:The gem is a tourmaline
QUIZ:How many square miles is maine - ANSWER:Maine has over 33,000
square miles
QUIZ:Who was the first governor in Maine - ANSWER:The first governor was
William King
