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Water Safety
Beach Safety
Sun Safety
Consequences
Bonus
100
Why could eating before swimming be a bad thing?
Cramps
100
Where is the best place to swim when you go to the beach?
Between the red and yellow flags. Why? Because its the safest area to swim and lifesavers are nearby if something does go wrong.
100
Why is sun safety so important in Australia?
Climate and Lifestyle
100
Describe what typical sunburn looks like?
Initial red tint followed by peeling skin. Blisters are present is more severe cases.
100
Which state had the hottest recorded temperature in Australia?
South Australia 50.7° C
200
Why don't we run around the edges of pools?
Slippery
200
What is a rip?
A flow of water away from the shore. (Water if water comes in, it must go out somewhere)
200
What's the guideline/jingle developed to stay safe in the sun?
Slip, Slop, Slap
200
What is the most dangerous form of skin cancer?
Melanoma (Over 1600 Australian's die each year)
200
What is the largest ocean in the world?
Pacific
300
What are the dangers of diving into unclear water?
You don't know whats underneath... - Rocks - Logs - Depth
300
How can we identify a rip?
- An area of water bordered by a set of waves on either side. - Floating debris - Foaming water - Discoloured water
300
What specific period of time during the day is it advised to stay out of the sun? Example: 00:00am to 00:00pm
10:00am - 2:00pm - Two hours either side of midday.
300
If you are a weak swimmer - why is it important not to panic when caught in a rip?
You can drain a lot of energy while panicking.
300
Kelly Slater is a professional athlete in which sport?
Surfing
400
Why is it important to be able to swim at all depths?
Treading water is an essential skill.
400
Name 5 dangers to be aware of when at the beach. (not including rips)
Surfers - Stingers - Waves - Sun - Dehydration -
400
How long before going into the sun should you apply sunscreen - and why?
20-30 minutes - Many sunscreens need time to absorb into your skin.
400
If stung by a bluebottle at the beach, what should you do?
Run hot water over the area - Use ice if hot water is not available.
400
Which country is hosting the next Summer Olympic Games?
Japan
500
How long can the average person hold their breath for while underwater?
30-40 seconds for an adult. Less for teenagers. - Do not hold people underwater - Do not practice you underwater breathing while alone. Many people have gone into a shallow water blackout and died trying to do this.
500
How can a good swimmer get out of a rip?
Swim out of the current on an angle and then head towards towards the waves/whitewater/shore - Do not swim against the current.
500
What is the name of the outside layer of your skin that turns red when you get sun burnt?
Epidermis
500
Approximately two out of every three people will develop this type of skin cancer that can cause disfiguration of the body?
Carcinoma (Basal and Squamous)
500
Why is summer hot?
Our hemisphere of the planet is tilted towards the sun.