What are two examples of hard coral - ANSWER: ➡ Elkhart and staghorn
The ocean is an important source of life because: - ANSWER: ➡ It is home to man of the first links
in the Earth's food chain
The most common injuries occur when: - ANSWER: ➡ An animal is surprised by a diver's actions
and instinctively protects itself
Two examples of soft corals are: - ANSWER: ➡ Black and red coral
Divers should avoid contact with all corals because:
A. Contact can damage coral
B. Contact can be harmful to the diver
C. Contact can damage equipment
D. all answers are correct - ANSWER: ➡ -all answers are correct
Water comprises about _____% of the worlds surface - ANSWER: ➡ 71%
Examples of fresh water fish are?
A. bass
B. eel
C. crayfish
D. all answers are correct - ANSWER: ➡ All answers are correct
If a diver is injured by harmful sea life, it is usually because of:
, A. Divers aggressive behavior
B. Divers ignorance
C.Divers negligence
D. all answers are correct - ANSWER: ➡ All answers are correct
To achieve the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver rating, a diver is required to: - ANSWER: ➡
Complete 4 specialty courses and log 24 dives
An independent action to take in response to an out of air emergency is: - ANSWER: ➡ A controlled
swimming ascent or emergency buoyancy ascent
The first thing you should do if you observe signs of panic in a diver at the surface is: - ANSWER: ➡
Completely fill your BC and instruct the panicked diver to achieve positive buoyancy
The first thing you should do if you observe signs of panic in a diver underwater is: - ANSWER: ➡
Locate your alternate air source in case it is needed
A dependent action to take in response to an out of air emergency is: - ANSWER: ➡ Sharing air
using the primary second stage and using the alternate air source for yourself
The SSI Responsible Diver Code states that you should:
A. Accept responsibility for yourself on every dive
B. Be environmentally responsible on every dive
C. Dive within the limits of your training and ability
D. all answers are correct - ANSWER: ➡ All answers are correct
Signs of a panicked diver are: - ANSWER: ➡ Wide-eyed fear full look and erratic panicked breathing
pattern
The most important rule when assisting a panicked diver is: - ANSWER: ➡ Never needlessly
endanger yourself
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