PADI Exercise 3-6

Question 1

My buddy and I are assessing conditions for a shore dive. The waves are breaking when they are about 1 meter/3 feet tall. About how deep is the water where they break?

Answer 1

(b) 1 metre/3 feet

Question 2

Diving in moderate to large surf requires special training. Diving in large and rough surf can be hazardous. True or False?

Answer 2

True

Question 3

My buddy and I experience mild surge after entering the water. We may be able to adjust for this by diving ____

Answer 3

(b) deeper

Question 4

While assessing conditions, my buddy and I note that there are waves approaching shore from an angle. Our dive plan should account for having ___

Answer 4

(a) a current that moves us parallel to shore

Question 5

By accident, I find my self in a strong current rushing rapidly away from shore. Generally, I should inflate my BCD and swim ____

Answer 5

(c) parallel to shore

Question 6

The wind has been blowing from shore for several days. During a dive, it is likely I will find _____ water

Answer 6

(a) cooler, clearer water

Question 7

Tides affect conditions related to diving including (choose all that apply):

Answer 7

(a) currents, (b) depth, (c) visibility

Question 8

While entering through mild surf, as a wave approaches I should stand _____

Answer 8

(d) sideways to it