Diving
Name three items that are necessary to scuba diving
Tank, regulator, wetsuit
True or False?
Can a Lionfish's venom kill you?
False. It won't kill you, though it will hurt.
What's the word for a group of crows?
A murder.
Can frogs drown?
Yes. If their environment runs out of oxygen, they'll drown.
What are three physical benefits of rock climbing?
(If more than three are given, add 50 points per extra.)
Strengthens your hands, legs and core. It's a full body work out, so it's very beneficial to your body.
Name four or more kinds of diving.
(each extra will go for 50 points)
Deep diving, cave diving, open water diving, rescue diving
How dangerous is a blue whale?
Not at all! They're harmless to people.
What are some of the most dangerous birds?
(three or more, if more than three add 50 points for each)
Ostrich, Cassowary, Red Horned Owl
How do some reptiles smell?
Some reptiles smell using their tongues.
Give two examples of climbing gear.
Climbing harness, climbing shoes.
Why do cliff divers dive feet first?
The impact of the water is too dangerous for head first entry.
What can you do if you get stung by a jellyfish?
Rinse area with vinegar, remove any tentacles with tweezers. A jellyfish sting shouldn't be iced or scratched. Get medical attention depending on severity
What's the word for a group of geese?
A gaggle.
What's the most venomous snake in the world?
The Black Mamba
What's the most common form of rock climbing?
a) Free climbing
b) Aid climbing
c) Bouldering
a) Free climbing
What should you NOT do when swimming to the surface from a deep area?
Get distracted, follow around fish you don't know about, stray from the path up to surface.
What are three of the most dangerous sea animals?
(every answer that's more than three is worth an extra 50 points)
Box jellyfish, stone fish, red lionfish
True or False?
Humans are more dangerous than sharks.
True. There are more deaths from human to human than shark to human.
How do some amphibians breathe?
Some amphibians absorb oxygen through their skin.
How many people die per year from rock climbing accidents?
Around 30 people on average.
How cold is it in the Midnight Zone of the Pacific Ocean?
4 degrees C
True or False?
Octopuses have beaks.
True.
How dangerous is a human bite?
They are extremely dangerous, sometimes leading to permanently injured tendons or bones.
How do you tell the difference between a reptile and an amphibian?
(2 or more answers)
Reptiles have scales while amphibians have smooth skin. Amphibians have possibly moist skin while reptilian skin is typically dry.
What is deep water soloing?
Deep water soloing is free soloing, but with a deep body of water below, to break the fall (is you do fall, that is).