Snorkelling

Question 1

what are the parts of a snorkel?

Answer 1

Strap, Strap buckle, nose pocket, purge valve, lens, Frame, skirt

Question 2

how do wet suits works?

Answer 2

Wet suites trap a layer of water between the skin, which is warmed by the body. They also provide sun products and buoyancy.

Question 3

what is equalising?

Answer 3

equalising is the act of allowing higher pressure air from your lungs into the middle of your ears.

Question 4

why do we equalise?

Answer 4

we equalise because when diving deeper in water there is a pressure build up in our ears.

Question 5

what is positive buoyancy

Answer 5

occurs when the object is lighter the the liquid it is floating on. (floating)

Question 6

what is negative buoyancy?

Answer 6

occurs when the object of heavier than the fluid it is on. (sinking)

Question 7

what is neutral buoyancy?

Answer 7

occurs when the object is equal to the liquid it is on.

Question 8

what is a diving buddy?

Answer 8

is someone you should always stay with incase of an emergency. No one should swim to shore by themselves.

Question 9

what are two methods of equalising?

Answer 9

1. squeezing your nose and blowing out slowly

2. holding you breath and swallowing.

Question 10

what colour is the internationals diving flag ?

Answer 10

white and blue