Atmospheric pressure at sea level is - Answer -14.7 pounds per square inch/1.0
atmosphere absolute
A sealed balloon filled with air that has volume of 6 cubic inches at 99 feet will have a
volume of _____ at 33 feet. - Answer -12 cubic inches
Sea water weighs: - Answer -64.0 pounds per cubic foot
Which gas law best explains diving medical problems such as ear and sinus squeeze? -
Answer -Boyle's Law
A diver's body heat is lost through conduction (primarily) at a rate of approximately
_____ times more rapidly than in air. - Answer -25
The absolute pressure in the ocean at 53 feet is: - Answer -2.6 atmospheres absolute
If a diver's surface air consumption is 25 psi per minute, what would be the consumption
rate at 66 feet of seawater? - Answer -75 psi
A depth that is equivalent to one atmosphere in the ocean is equal to _____ feet in sea
water and _____ feet in fresh water. - Answer -33; 34
Two methods of measuring air pressure are BAR or _____. - Answer -pounds per
square inch
Sound travels about _____ times faster in water than in air. - Answer -4x
A diver's inability to equalize his/her ears during ascent could cause: - Answer -A block
or reverse block
If your dive buddy complains to you about having aching pain in his/her shoulder one
hour after the dive, you might suspect: - Answer -Decompression sickness
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