Snorkelling

Question 1

Communication signals

Answer 1

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Question 2

Wetsuits

Answer 2

Helps flotation, abrasion resistance, and protection from the cold. Made from foamed neoprene

Question 3

Equalisation

Answer 3

Equalisation is as you descend, you will begin to feel pressure on your ears. When equalising, you should hear a crackling sound and feel the pressure subside.
Either hold your nose and blow out, or hold your nose and swallow your own saliva.

Question 4

Dive flag

Answer 4

Flag
Buoy
Flag colours- white then blue

Question 5

Snorkelling conditions

Answer 5

Ideal snorkelling conditions would be calm water with no wind disturbing the water, sun would also be good in assistance to see clearer

Question 6

Buddy systems

Answer 6

Provide an extra pair of eyes and opinion, of you get into trouble there will be someone to help you out.

• always stay close to your dive buddy
• if anyone needs to return to shore, the buddy needs to go too
• no one should swim away, from or towards the shore alone

Question 7

Buoyancy

Answer 7

Positive- float
Neutral- neither sink nor float
Negative- sinking

Question 8

Duck diving

Answer 8

Timing
Sinking the board
Sinking yourself
Resurfacing