Snorkeling History and Techniques
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What was one of the earliest tools used for snorkeling?

  • Diving Bell
  • Modern fin
  • Eye goggles made from shells or tortoise (correct)
  • Wooden paddles

Which snorkeling equipment helps in preventing scalp burns on a sunny day?

  • Mask
  • Snorkel fins
  • Swimming cap (correct)
  • Snorkel vest

What is the purpose of a snorkel vest?

  • To prevent scalp burns
  • To provide more bouncy while floating on water (correct)
  • To help in breathing at the surface
  • To keep hair out of the snorkel

Why is snorkeling beneficial for a person's overall fitness?

<p>It involves swimming, kicking, and diving (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which piece of snorkeling gear enables a person to see the world beneath the water?

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

Which ancient tool was used for snorkeling around 9000 B.C.?

<p>Animal skin filled with air (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a Buoyancy Control Device (BCD) in scuba diving?

<p>To control the diver's position in the water column (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the octopus in scuba diving equipment?

<p>To provide backup air supply in case the primary regulator fails (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of scuba diving mentioned in the text?

<p>Increases lung capacity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the weight belt in scuba diving?

<p>To counteract buoyancy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'SPG' stand for in scuba diving equipment?

<p>Submersible Pressure Gauge (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the F.I.T.T. principles mentioned in the text, what does the 'T' stand for?

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

What was the earliest known device used for underwater breathing?

<p>Hollow reeds (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was the first self-contained diving gear developed?

<p>Henry A. Fleuss's gear (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a dive mask when snorkeling?

<p>To create an air pocket for clearer vision (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the SCUBA diving acronym?

<p>Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following benefits of snorkeling is mentioned in the text?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the first diving school established?

<p>1843 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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