What is an anchor used for?
Q: What is an anchor used for?
A: An anchor is used to stop boats from moving.
Q: What are anchors usually made of?
A: Anchors are usually made of metal.
Q: What is the purpose of anchors catching the ocean floor?
A: Anchors are made to catch the ocean floor (the seabed) to keep the boat in place.
Q: What are the two main types of anchors?
A: The two main types of anchors are temporary and permanent.
Q: What is a permanent anchor called?
A: A permanent anchor is called a mooring block.
Q: What is the difference between a permanent anchor and a temporary anchor?
A: A permanent anchor is not easily moved and a temporary anchor can be moved and is carried on the boat.
Q: How do anchors work?
A: An anchor works by either weight (mass) or shape. Shape is more important to temporary anchors, and design is very important. Anchors must resist wind and tide, and also the up-and-down movement of waves.
