Resilience Lessons with Open Water Swimmer Bhakti Sharma

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What does Bhakti Sharma refer to when she says 'In the middle of the ocean, there is nowhere to hide'?

  • The lack of physical landmarks for orientation at sea
  • The challenging physical conditions of open water swimming
  • The mental toughness required for endurance swimming
  • The exposure and vulnerability experienced in open water (correct)

What key quality did Bhakti Sharma gain from her journey to the Antarctica and English Channel?

  • An appreciation for endurance sports
  • Resilience (correct)
  • A sense of adventure
  • An understanding of diverse climates

What contrasting environmental conditions did Bhakti Sharma face during her personal journey?

  • Extreme cold in Rajasthan and warm waters in Antarctica
  • Moderate weather in Rajasthan and freezing temperatures in Antarctica
  • Extreme heat in Rajasthan and cold waters in Antarctica (correct)
  • Moderate climate in Rajasthan and mild temperatures in Antarctica

What motivated Bhakti Sharma to undertake her record-breaking swim in Antarctica?

<p>To challenge her physical limits (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did TED's editors choose to feature Bhakti Sharma's talk?

<p>Because of her unique journey and learnings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Bhakti Sharma learn about herself during her courageous crossing of the English Channel?

<p>She realized the importance of mental resilience (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What extreme environments did Bhakti Sharma face during her personal journey?

<p>Scorching heat in Rajasthan (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Bhakti Sharma learn about resilience during her personal journey?

<p>Resilience is vital when facing challenges (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What challenge did Bhakti Sharma face in the middle of the ocean?

<p>No place to hide (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What body of water did Bhakti Sharma cross courageously?

<p>English Channel (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes the ocean a challenging place for open water swimmers according to Bhakti Sharma?

<p>Limited visibility (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How would you describe the environmental transition Bhakti Sharma experienced from Rajasthan to Antarctica?

<p>Transition from scorching heat to bone-chilling waters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

More Like This

Sustainability: Resilience Concepts
16 questions
Themes of Resilience and Motivation
8 questions
Resilience and Childbirth Approaches
30 questions
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser