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A yellow signal, floating in the air from a parachute, about 300 feet above the water, indicates what about a submarine?

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A yellow signal, floating in the air from a parachute, about 300 feet above the water, indicates what about a submarine?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Submarine emergency signals used to communicate with surface vessels • Differences between a submarine that is operating normally vs in distress • Use of parachute‑borne flares or signals to mark position and intent

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: is a high, parachute‑borne yellow signal more likely to be used to show routine maneuvering, or to get maximum attention in an emergency? • Consider which of the choices describes a situation where the submarine crew most needs to alert and warn all nearby surface ships clearly and from a distance. • Think about whether the signal is just telling you what depth they’ll be at, or whether it’s telling you something about their condition (normal vs trouble) and their intended action.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which options explicitly mention distress versus normal operations. • Check which option both indicates distress and gives you the submarine’s intended next move so nearby ships can take precautions. • Make sure the signal’s characteristics (yellow, parachute, high above the water) fit something that must be highly visible over a wide area, not just a routine depth change.

Question 1 of 27070

A yellow signal, floating in the air from a parachute, about 300 feet above the water, indicates what about a submarine?

It will be coming to periscope depth

It will be coming to the surface

The submarine is on the bottom in distress

The submarine is in distress and will try to surface

Question 1 / 2707066636eec28f7522a1c51d2c2

Question 1 of 2707066636eec28f7522a1c51d2c2

A yellow signal, floating in the air from a parachute, about 300 feet above the water, indicates what about a submarine?

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Question 1 of 27070

A yellow signal, floating in the air from a parachute, about 300 feet above the water, indicates what about a submarine?