While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: • The ancient Arab dhow was a sailing vessel distinguishable by its triangular sails and stitched hull construction. • Dhows were used primarily for trade along the coasts of Arab, South Asian, and East African countries. • Contemporary shipbuilders in Oman use a mix of modern and traditional materials to build replicas of ancient dhows. • Most of the materials used are traditional. • Replica hulls are stitched together using the same traditional coconut palm fiber rope used on the hulls of ancient dhows. The student wants to make a generalization about the materials used in dhow replicas. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
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