Ocean Safety
What colour flags should you swim between at a patrolled Australian beach?
Red and yellow.
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean.
What is the name of the cowboy toy in Toy Story?
Woody.
What essential drink should every hiker carry?
I have hands and a face, but no arms or eyes. What am I?
A clock.
Does a rip current mainly pull you away from shore or underneath the water?
Away from shore.
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars.
Which movie features the song “Let It Go”?
Frozen.
What should you wear to help keep you afloat if you fall out of your kayak?
A properly fitted lifejacket (PFD).
I get wetter the more I dry. What am I?
A towel.
You’re caught in a rip. What should you do?
Stay calm and float to conserve energy.
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa.
What is the name of Thor’s hammer?
Mjölnir
What is the name of the board attachment that connects to your ankle?
A leg rope or leash.
I have many keys, but I can’t open a single lock. What am I?
A piano.
How should you signal for help if you’re caught in a rip?
Raise one arm and call out for help.
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Au.
In Finding Nemo, what type of fish are Nemo and Marlin?
Clownfish.
In Surfing What is the difference between a regular stance and a goofy stance?
Regular: left foot forward. Goofy: right foot forward.
The more you take away from me, the bigger I become. What am I?
A hole.
Name TWO signs that could help you identify a rip current.
Any two: a gap in breaking waves; darker, deeper water; sand, foam or debris moving out to sea.
Which country contains the ancient city of Machu Picchu?
Peru.
In Harry Potter, what position does Harry play on the Gryffindor Quidditch team?
Seeker.
What does “Leave No Trace” mean?
Minimise your impact: take rubbish home, leave natural objects and avoid disturbing wildlife.
I’m always in front of you, but you can never see me. What am I?
The future.