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Difficulty: EasyDirect Fact Retrieval

During field operations in cold climates, military personnel rely on an Extended Cold Weather Clothing System. The base layer is made of lightweight synthetic polyester that draws sweat away from the skin. The insulating mid-layer consists of high-loft fleece designed to trap body warmth, while the durable outer shell is constructed from waterproof nylon to block harsh wind and precipitation. Before performing strenuous physical activity, personnel are instructed to vent or remove their fleece layer to prevent overheating.

According to the passage, what is the specific purpose of the synthetic polyester base layer?

  1. A
    Trapping body warmth to provide thermal insulation
  2. Drawing sweat away from the skinAnswer
  3. C
    Blocking harsh wind and precipitation
  4. D
    Preventing chemical agents from contacting the body

Answer

Drawing sweat away from the skin
The author explicitly states that the lightweight synthetic polyester base layer functions to draw sweat away from the skin.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Scan the passage for the specific term 'base layer'.
Located the second sentence describing the base layer's material and purpose.
Direct fact retrieval requires identifying the exact sentence addressing the subject of the question.
2
Extract the explicit function described for that component.
The text directly states that the base layer 'draws sweat away from the skin'.
The correct response must strictly reflect the explicit factual statement in the text.

Key Concept

Direct Fact Retrieval in Paragraph Comprehension
Estimated Time:45s
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