alleryWhy are tent vents covered with fine-mesh netting?
ATo keep biting insects out
BTo trap heat inside
CTo make the tent waterproof
DTo add strength to poles
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. To keep biting insects out
1. Open vents and doors let air in.
2. They also let in biting insects.
3. Fine netting blocks insects while letting air through.
_Source: Wikipedia, Tent, General considerations_
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