alleryHow are large tents usually anchored to the ground?
ACement poured around them
BGlue under the floor
CBricks stacked on top
DGuy ropes tied to pegs
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Guy ropes tied to pegs
1. A large tent catches wind like a sail.
2. Guy ropes run from the tent to stakes or tent pegs.
3. Cement, glue or bricks would make it non-portable.
_Source: Wikipedia, Tent, Overview_
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