Scuba NAUI Quizes Study Guide
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Any diving environment that does not allow direct vertical access to the surface is
called an overhead environment and is not advised for recreational scuba divers. -
ANSWER✔✔ True
When planning to dive in a new area all of the following are recommended
sources of information except __________. - ANSWER✔✔ somebody sitting at the
local pub
A thin zone in freshwater lakes where the warm surface water changes rapidly to
a colder, deeper layer is called _____. - ANSWER✔✔ a thermocline
The underwater back-and-forth movement of water felt when diving close to
shore is called ____________. - ANSWER✔✔ surge
Tides are caused by the gravitational attraction between the Earth, Moon, and
the Sun. - ANSWER✔✔ True
A line floating behind an anchored boat provides a safe place to grab if you
surface behind the boat. That line is called a ___________ line. - ANSWER✔✔ trail
All of the following are types of currents except __________________. -
ANSWER✔✔ transitional
,To escape a rip current you should swim toward the shore. - ANSWER✔✔ False
Most injuries from aquatic animals are due to their aggressive nature and are
generally unprovoked. - ANSWER✔✔ False
Responsible underwater hunting involves all of the following except
_______________. - ANSWER✔✔ taking more game than you can use
Collecting artifacts from shipwrecks is encouraged as it helps clean up debris from
the ocean floor. - ANSWER✔✔ False
You should only collect shells that are empty...meaning no animal is living in
them. - ANSWER✔✔ True
Sea turtles often mistake plastic bags as jellyfish, eat them, and unfortunately,
die. - ANSWER✔✔ True
Diving in kelp forests is a unique experience that is often found off the coast of
________________. - ANSWER✔✔ California
Drift diving is a particular feature of diving the reefs off of __________________. -
ANSWER✔✔ Cozumel, MX
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hypothermia? - ANSWER✔✔
sweating
, The first step to solving a problem underwater is to ___________________. -
ANSWER✔✔ stop what you're doing
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of heat exhaustion? - ANSWER✔✔
shivering
If your skin is dry and hot to the touch you may be suffering from
________________, which is a life-threatening condition. - ANSWER✔✔ heat
stroke
To relieve a cramp in your calf you should vigorously pull on the fin tip as you
straighten your leg. - ANSWER✔✔ False
Flashlight failure on a night dive or stirred up sediment can lead to sensory
deprivation. - ANSWER✔✔ True
A stuck power-inflator mechanism can lead to an over-inflated BC, which can be
dangerous because...? - ANSWER✔✔ it can cause an uncontrolled ascent
If you get entangled in fishing line and your buddy can't help you then you can
remove your scuba unit, free the entanglement and put the unit back on. -
ANSWER✔✔ True
One way to reduce the likelihood of seasickness is to go below deck in a darkened
room. - ANSWER✔✔ False
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