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What is the purpose of checking the seal of the mask with the snorkel in your mouth?
What is the purpose of checking the seal of the mask with the snorkel in your mouth?
- To ensure the mask fits properly and maintains a seal when breathing through the snorkel (correct)
- To test the buoyancy of the snorkel and mask combination
- To determine if the snorkel is the correct length for your face
- To check if the snorkel is compatible with the mask design
What is the main purpose of snorkeling fins?
What is the main purpose of snorkeling fins?
- To protect the feet from sharp objects
- To create propulsion through water resistance (correct)
- To allow for deeper diving
- To provide additional buoyancy
Why is the airspace created in the mask important for seeing clearly underwater?
Why is the airspace created in the mask important for seeing clearly underwater?
- It helps refract light to correct distortion (correct)
- It prevents water from entering the mask
- It allows for better buoyancy control
- It creates a pocket of air to hold your breath
What is the main purpose of a snorkeling vest?
What is the main purpose of a snorkeling vest?
Why is a rash guard a better choice than sunscreen for skin protection while snorkeling?
Why is a rash guard a better choice than sunscreen for skin protection while snorkeling?
What is the primary function of the snorkel tube?
What is the primary function of the snorkel tube?
What is the most common underwater kick used in snorkeling?
What is the most common underwater kick used in snorkeling?
Which diving technique is described as causing an uncomfortable sensation and potential pain in the ears?
Which diving technique is described as causing an uncomfortable sensation and potential pain in the ears?
What technique is recommended to equalize pressure in the ears while diving?
What technique is recommended to equalize pressure in the ears while diving?
If the snorkel mask has a purge valve, how should water be cleared from the mask while underwater?
If the snorkel mask has a purge valve, how should water be cleared from the mask while underwater?
What should be done if water starts filling the snorkel mask while the head is out of the water?
What should be done if water starts filling the snorkel mask while the head is out of the water?
How should water be cleared from a snorkel mask without a purge valve while underwater?
How should water be cleared from a snorkel mask without a purge valve while underwater?
What is the purpose of the pre-dive safety check?
What is the purpose of the pre-dive safety check?
During the pre-dive safety check, what should divers do with each other's gear?
During the pre-dive safety check, what should divers do with each other's gear?
What is an essential step in checking the weights during the pre-dive safety check?
What is an essential step in checking the weights during the pre-dive safety check?
What should be visible for the quick-release system of the weights during the pre-dive safety check?
What should be visible for the quick-release system of the weights during the pre-dive safety check?
Why should divers know how to release weights in an emergency?
Why should divers know how to release weights in an emergency?
What is the purpose of checking the BCD's clips during the pre-dive safety check?
What is the purpose of checking the BCD's clips during the pre-dive safety check?
What is a recommended item for cold water kayaking?
What is a recommended item for cold water kayaking?
Which gear is essential for protecting the head while paddling in rocky areas?
Which gear is essential for protecting the head while paddling in rocky areas?
What should a water bottle used for kayaking have attached to it?
What should a water bottle used for kayaking have attached to it?
Which equipment is more specific for sea kayaking in open waters?
Which equipment is more specific for sea kayaking in open waters?
What should one bring for emergency situations while kayaking?
What should one bring for emergency situations while kayaking?
Where should one keep extra clothes and energy food while paddling?
Where should one keep extra clothes and energy food while paddling?
Who invented the first workable, full-time SCUBA?
Who invented the first workable, full-time SCUBA?
What did the cylindrical belt around the diver's trunk serve as in William James' SCUBA design?
What did the cylindrical belt around the diver's trunk serve as in William James' SCUBA design?
What did German-born inventor Augustus Siebe innovate?
What did German-born inventor Augustus Siebe innovate?
What did Henry A. Fleuss develop?
What did Henry A. Fleuss develop?
What did Jacques Cousteau and Emile Gagnan redesign to provide compressed air to divers?
What did Jacques Cousteau and Emile Gagnan redesign to provide compressed air to divers?
