Water Cycle
What is the best colour for a personal floatation device?
Red, orange, yellow
True or false - white ice is safer than clear ice.
False.
Where you should go during a tornado if you are in a house.
The basement.
PFDs are warmer and more comfortable. Lifejackets will turn your face out of the water if you are unconscious.
How thick should the ice be for a group of people to walk or skate on it?
10 cm
What you should do during a thunderstorm if you are outside.
Crouch in a ditch or low area. Avoid tall objects/trees. Go inside. Avoid metal things.
True or false - It's OK to swim at an Ottawa beach that has a red flag, as long as you swim outside of the buoy line.
No! The water is dangerous (too many bacteria, or the weather is too stormy). The lifeguards may not be on duty. They won't know to look for you if you are not in bounds.
True or false - ice is the same thickness all over a lake or pond.
False. The ice is thinner where there is more water flow, or decay (which creates warmth). Never presume that the ice is the same thickness everywhere.
True or false - you can get hit by lightening even if it is not raining.
True.
How many personal floatation devices should you have in a boat?
At least one per person (and wear it!).
What could happen if you fall through the ice?
Get cold/wet. Cannot get out (since the ice keeps breaking). Loose your strength due to hypothermia.
What happens to rivers in the spring and why is this important to know?
The water level rises, they flow faster. People and animals can be swept away. Stay away!
Name 2 water safety rules.
Swim with a buddy. Swim with adult supervision. Swim within the buoy lines. Swim where there are lifeguards. Don't use floating toys beyond where you can swim back. No running on deck. No horseplay. Don't dive in shallow water. etc. etc.
How long is the Rideau Canal Skateway?
7.8km
Why can freezing rain be dangerous?
It's slippery. Can cause car accidents and falls. Tree limbs and power lines can fall down.