Swimming Physics
This upward force allows objects to float in water
Buoyancy
These five bodies of water make up the Great Lakes
Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior
This condition can occur hours after water inhalation, causing breathing difficulties even after leaving the water
Secondary Drowning
This strong current pulls swimmers backwards and downwards
Under Tow
This term describes the force that moves a swimmer forward through the water
Propulsion
This is the smallest and shallowest of the world’s oceans
Arctic Ocean
This dangerous condition can cause swimmers to lose consciousness due to lack of oxygen, often after prolonged breath-holding
Shallow Water Blackout
The name for a sudden change in water depth
Drop-off
This resistance force slows swimmers down as they move through water
Drag
This deep ocean trench is the lowest natural point on Earth
Mariana Trench
This life-threatening condition occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it
Hypothermia
Poor visibility in this type of water makes it difficult to see
Murky Water