Surf Safety
Waves are formed by....
wind
What does the R stand for in DRSABCD
Response
What are 4 things you can wear to protect yourself from the sun?
Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, long clothing
True of False?
Eating seafood has many benefits for reproduction in the human body
True
How much of the Earth's surface is covered by oceans?
71%
Name 4 signs of a rip
- Murky Water
- Smaller Waves
- Fewer breaking waves
- Sandy Water
- More surfers around that spot
When calling help in an emergency in Australia, what 3 different numbers can you call?
000, 112, 911
How often should you apply sunscreen to your skin?
every 2 hours
Studies show that older people who eat fish at least once a week, have a lower chance of developing..... and....
Dementia and Alzheimers disease
What is the name of the largest ocean in the world?
Pacific Ocean
Why do surfers enter the water at the mouth of a rip?
So the rip drags them out the back of the waves, where they want to surf
When giving rescue breathes, how do you know if effective?
a) You can see a palse in the persons neck
b) The persons skins gone blue
c) You see a rise and fall in the chest
d) You feel resistance when you try to give each breathe
c) You see a rise and fall in the chest
What type of Sunscreen is best?
SPF 30+ or higher
Name one of the highest fish on the food chain
Apex preditors- Great white sharks, killer whales
What is the largest species of sharks?
Whale shark
Name the 3 different types of waves
Spilling, Surging, Plunging
How deep should compressions be?
a) 1/2
b) 2/3
c) 1/4
d0 1/3
b) 2/3
What are three sources of ultra violet radiation
Summer sun, sunbeds, solariums
Why is Bluefin tuna at risk?
Overfishing for sushi making especially
What is the name of the deepest point in the world's oceans?
Challenger Deep
Name the 3 most important factors in forming a wave
- Strength of the wind
- Length of time wind blows
- Area the wind blows over.
During CPR what organ is being compressed?
The heart
What is the best material to protect your skin from the sun
Lycra
What percentage can cut out the chance of getting a heart attack from eating seafood
around 50%
What is the largest living structure on Earth?
Great Barrier Reef