Read the following text: When Emily boarded the cruise ship, she wanted to go on a tour. The tour guide took her group to the bridge, where Emily saw a couple of officers watching the ocean and looking at maps. She also saw the captain giving orders while steering the ship. After the tour, Emily felt safe knowing that people were on the lookout for danger.

What is the meaning of the word bridge as it is used in the sentence? (2 points)

A room from which a ship is controlled

A chamber where travelers on cruises sleep

A coffee shop where officers can connect

A road that carries people over a waterway

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