Diving Flashcards

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The reciprocal marks on your compasses bezel do what?

A

Help you to find your way back to your starting point without having to surface to take a new heading

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How are you get the longest bottom time?

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Making the deepest dives first

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Q

Scuba cylinders are hydrostatically leak tested when?

A

Hydrostatically tested and visually inspected at intervals determined by local laws and regulations, or prevailing standards of practice

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Q

What is an ear squeeze?

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Occurs when the pressure inside the middle ear space is less than ambient (surrounding) pressure

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