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Marine insurance covers:

AAir
BSea cargoCORRECT
CRail
DTrucks
AI
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
**The reasoning** Marine insurance is specifically designed to cover goods and cargo transported **by sea or waterways**. The word "marine" comes from "maritime," which relates to the ocean and shipping. This type of insurance protects against risks like shipwrecks, piracy, storms at sea, or cargo damage during water transport. So when you see "marine insurance," think **water/sea transport**. **Why the wrong options tempt you** **Air (A)** – There's actually "aviation insurance" for air cargo, not marine insurance. The word "marine" might seem general, but it's water-specific. **Rail (C) and Trucks (D)** – These fall under "inland transit insurance" or "motor insurance." They cover land-based transport, which is a completely different category from marine insurance. The trap is thinking "marine" covers *all* forms of cargo transport. It doesn't—it's sea-only. **Quick takeaway** **Marine = Sea.** If it floats on water, marine insurance covers it; if it rolls or flies, you need different insurance.
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