🔍 Key Concepts

• Behavior of natural fiber rope (manila, sisal, cotton) when it gets wet and stays damp • Differences between temporary effects (like swelling or shrinking) and permanent damage • What long-term moisture and lack of drying do to organic materials like rope

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: What happens to organic, plant-based materials (like wood or natural rope) if they stay damp for a long time in a warm environment? • Which of these choices describes a permanent deterioration of the rope, not just a physical change in size or shape? • On a vessel, why is it important to hang and air out natural fiber lines after they’ve been used in the rain or sea water?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which option describes damage over time rather than a short-term reaction to getting wet • Eliminate choices that are mostly about shape or length change without implying actual decay or weakening • Think about why damp, poorly ventilated locker storage is bad for manila or other natural fiber lines