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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?

It involves swimming, kicking, and diving Signup and view all the answers

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

Mask Signup and view all the answers

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

Animal skin filled with air Signup and view all the answers

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

To control the diver's position in the water column Signup and view all the answers

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

To provide backup air supply in case the primary regulator fails Signup and view all the answers

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

Increases lung capacity Signup and view all the answers

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

To counteract buoyancy Signup and view all the answers

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

Submersible Pressure Gauge Signup and view all the answers

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

Type Signup and view all the answers

What was the earliest known device used for underwater breathing?

Hollow reeds Signup and view all the answers

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

Henry A. Fleuss's gear Signup and view all the answers

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

To create an air pocket for clearer vision Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the SCUBA diving acronym?

Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus Signup and view all the answers

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

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

When was the first diving school established?

1843 Signup and view all the answers