Chapter 8 Flashcards

1
Q

Any diving environment that does not allow direct vertical access to the surface

A

Overhead environement

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2
Q

Whenever you dive in a new area you need

A

An orientation to the site

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3
Q

The easiest and best diving available is usually from

A

Boats

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4
Q

Underwater terrain at a dive site is usually

A

An extension of the shoreline

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5
Q

Three typical types of bottom condition

A

Mud, silt, clay

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6
Q

Water visibility is affected by

A

Locale, season, weather, bottom composition, and water movement

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7
Q

Lack of visual references underwater can cause

A

Disorientation

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8
Q

Area where waves are breaking as water gets shallower

A

Surf zone

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9
Q

Water movement because of what can also affect visibility

A

Tides

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10
Q

Three categories of current

A

Standing, tidal, transitory

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11
Q

Should begin your dive in a current by

A

Swimming into it

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