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What is the MOST effective measure to prevent drowning among young children around water?
What is the MOST effective measure to prevent drowning among young children around water?
- Ensuring they wear brightly colored clothing.
- Constant supervision and not leaving them unattended. (correct)
- Providing them with inflatable swimming aids.
- Teaching them basic swimming skills at a young age.
Which of the following activities poses the HIGHEST risk of drowning in inland waterways, according to the information?
Which of the following activities poses the HIGHEST risk of drowning in inland waterways, according to the information?
- Boating with appropriate safety gear.
- Swimming in designated swimming areas.
- Falling into the water unexpectedly. (correct)
- Fishing from the shoreline.
Why is understanding local fishing spot conditions ESSENTIAL for water safety?
Why is understanding local fishing spot conditions ESSENTIAL for water safety?
- To recognize potential hazards that could lead to accidents. (correct)
- To identify areas with the highest fish population.
- To predict changes in weather patterns.
- To adjust fishing techniques based on water clarity.
In the DRSABCD action plan for first aid, what is the PRIMARY purpose of the 'D' step?
In the DRSABCD action plan for first aid, what is the PRIMARY purpose of the 'D' step?
Why is it IMPORTANT to seek medical attention after being stung by a blue-ringed octopus?
Why is it IMPORTANT to seek medical attention after being stung by a blue-ringed octopus?
Why is cleaning and drying swimwear and snorkeling equipment IMPORTANT for maintenance?
Why is cleaning and drying swimwear and snorkeling equipment IMPORTANT for maintenance?
How can sunscreen and solvents affect swimwear material?
How can sunscreen and solvents affect swimwear material?
Which of the following BEST describes the 'variation in temperature' between marine and terrestrial environments?
Which of the following BEST describes the 'variation in temperature' between marine and terrestrial environments?
How does increased water pressure affect the human body during snorkeling?
How does increased water pressure affect the human body during snorkeling?
What is the PRIMARY importance of understanding shallow water blackout in snorkelling?
What is the PRIMARY importance of understanding shallow water blackout in snorkelling?
What role does ‘tourism’ play regarding snorkelling?
What role does ‘tourism’ play regarding snorkelling?
What is one potential destructive force that salt can have on marine equipment?
What is one potential destructive force that salt can have on marine equipment?
Beyond water safety, how can awareness of rips at beaches enhance safety for snorkelers?
Beyond water safety, how can awareness of rips at beaches enhance safety for snorkelers?
How does identifying the features for purchasing snorkelling equipment assist in water and snorkelling safety?
How does identifying the features for purchasing snorkelling equipment assist in water and snorkelling safety?
What is the ‘buddy system’ and what is its importance?
What is the ‘buddy system’ and what is its importance?
What impact does sunscreen on swimming equipment have?
What impact does sunscreen on swimming equipment have?
Why is it IMPORTANT to maintain fishing equipment?
Why is it IMPORTANT to maintain fishing equipment?
What is the effect of heat loss on diving?
What is the effect of heat loss on diving?
How can one describe ‘viscosity’ between water and land?
How can one describe ‘viscosity’ between water and land?
What is the best way to keep children safe around water?
What is the best way to keep children safe around water?
Flashcards
Common drowning causes in NSW?
Common drowning causes in NSW?
In NSW, common causes include inland waterways, falling in, and pools/baths.
Safe water practices?
Safe water practices?
Avoid unattended children, swim safely, practice safe boating/fishing, and know dangerous spots.
DRSABCD steps?
DRSABCD steps?
Follow DRSABCD: Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, CPR, Defibrillation.
Common first aid conditions
Common first aid conditions
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Destructive forces in marine environments?
Destructive forces in marine environments?
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Factors affecting equipment longevity?
Factors affecting equipment longevity?
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Marine vs. terrestrial: abiotic factors
Marine vs. terrestrial: abiotic factors
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Reasons for snorkelling?
Reasons for snorkelling?
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Snorkelling safety rules?
Snorkelling safety rules?
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Shallow water blackout?
Shallow water blackout?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Marine and Aquaculture Technology
- Investigate the influence of diverse cultures on the marine environment
Water Safety
- Investigate common annual drowning risks in New South Wales
- Common causes of drowning include inland waterways, falling into water, pools, and baths
- Identify safe water practices for various marine activities:
- Supervise young children closely around water; never leave them unattended
- Practice safe swimming at beaches, pools, lakes, and rivers
- Engage in boating, boardriding, windsurfing, jetskiing, waterskiing, canoeing, and kayaking safely
- Employ safe fishing practices from rocks, beaches, and in boats
- Identify dangerous local fishing spots and their associated conditions
- Recognize and understand rips at the beach
General First Aid
- Outline the DRSABCD steps for first aid treatment
- Know first aid for:
- Bleeding, cuts, and abrasions
- Soft tissue injuries like sprains and bruises
- Foreign bodies such as oyster shells, stingray barbs, and sea urchins
- Envenomation from bluebottles, box jellyfish, stonefish, and blue-ringed octopus
- Identify the causes and aid for breathing difficulties
- Identify the causes and aid for shock
- Identify the causes and aid for hypothermia and hyperthermia
Maintaining Equipment Used in Water
- Identify destructive forces in the marine environment:
- Salt's effect on metal oxidation
- Erosion of coastal landforms by tidal and wave energy
- Practice cleaning, drying, and storing personal equipment:
- Includes swimwear and snorkelling equipment
- Investigate the effects of salt, water, sunlight, and living things on common equipment
- Investigate the effects of sunscreen, outboard fuel, and solvents on swimwear
- Demonstrate equipment maintenance procedures:
- Keep up personal swimming and snorkelling gear
- Keep up fishing equipment
- Keep up aluminium dinghies, outboard motors, and passive craft
The Marine Environment
- Describe physical features of the marine environment and their effects on marine life
- Compare chemical and physical features of marine and terrestrial environments including:
- Temperature variation
- Viscosity
- Concentration of gases
- Availability of light
- Pressure
- Heat loss
- Conduct a practical investigation to determine seawater's salt content
- Describe the importance of the marine environment
- List major threats to marine environments
- Outline how Aboriginal Peoples use the marine environment
Understanding Snorkelling
- Research methods used historically to swim underwater
- Identify reasons for snorkelling:
- Recreation
- Tourism
- Economic importance
- Identify parts of snorkelling equipment
- Identify important features when purchasing snorkelling gear
- Study the effects of water exposure and pressure on the human body
- Explore methods to lessen these effects
Snorkelling Skills and Safety
- Understand safety rules for snorkelling:
- Prominence of the buddy system
- The need for a 'diver below' flag
- Understanding shallow water blackout
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