Bronze Beach

Question 1

Definition of Tides

Answer 1

The rise and fall of the surface of the ocean

Question 2

Cause of Tides

Answer 2

Gravitational pull of the moon and (to a lesser extent) the sun

Question 3

Definition of Spring Tide

Answer 3

Lowest low tides and the highest high tides; the difference between them is greatest

Question 4

Cause of Spring Tide

Answer 4

Sun, Moon and Earth are aligned

Question 5

Definition of Neap Tide

Answer 5

Highest low tides and the lowest high tides; the difference between them is smallest

Question 6

Cause of Neap Tide

Answer 6

Sun, Moon and Earth are out of alignment

Question 7

Frequency of tides

Answer 7

Six hours of flood (rising tide) and six hours of ebb (falling tide); each cycle is ~12 hours

Question 8

Definition of Cliffs

Answer 8

Vertical or near vertical rock faces on the coastline

Question 9

Definition of Erosion

Answer 9

Gradual destruction of the cliff face by wind, rain and freeze-thaw erosion

Question 10

Hazards of Cliffs

Answer 10

Slip, trip and fall, falling rock caused by crumbling cliffs and pathways; cut-off hazard by flooding tide

Question 11

Definition of Offshore Winds

Answer 11

Winds blowing away from the shore and out to sea

Question 12

Hazards of Offshore Winds

Answer 12

Bathers/inflatables can be blown out to sea; surface chop makes it difficult for people to swim to the shore

Question 13

Examples of Man Made Structures

Answer 13

Piers, supports, sea walls, flood defences, groynes, erosion defences

Question 14

Hazards of Man Made Structures

Answer 14

Slip, trip and fall hazard; rip currents and irregular water flow; irregular seabed composition

Question 15

Hazards of Weevers and Rays

Answer 15

Venomous spines can pierce foot and cause pain for 2 hours, ongoing discomfort

Question 16

Hazards of Sea Urchins

Answer 16

Spines can pierce foot and break off when stepped on

Question 17

Hazards of Jellyfish

Answer 17

Stinging cells sting upon contact with skin; range from mild tingling to very painful

Question 18

Treating Weever and Ray stings

Answer 18

Remove spines from skin; wash area with hot soapy water (CARE scald hazard); bathe area with hot water for 30 minutes; hospitalise casualty

Question 19

Treating Jellyfish and Sea Urchin stings

Answer 19

Remove tentacles from skin using first aid gloves and sticky tape; bathe whttp://www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0008/29762/Water_safety_sign_Red_and_yellow_flag.jpgound in vinegar or sea water; apply cold packs for 5-15 minutes; hospitalise casualty

Question 20

Red and Yellow Flag

Answer 20

Swimming zone: lifeguards patrolling, safe for swimming

Question 21

Red Flag

Answer 21

No swimming: unsafe to enter water

Question 22

Black and White Chequered Flag

Answer 22

Sports zone: lifeguards patrolling, safe for water sports, swimmers should avoid

Question 23

Wind Sock

Answer 23

Offshore winds: shows direction and force of wind