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PADI Open Water Diving Section 3 Exam with Answers
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PADI Open Water Diving Section 3 Exam with Answers 2023-2024I can enjoy diving in many different aquatic environments that include coral reefs, flooded quarries, and human-made dive environments. - Correct Answer- True
Conditions that may affect me while diving include. - Correct Answer- temperature, water movement, sunlight, aquatic life, bottom composition
In most (but not all) environments, as i go deeper the water gets - Correct Answer- colder
Particles made of fine material affect visibility by - Correct Answer- remaining suspended for long periods
When diving in clear water, I don't have to worry as much about staying close to my buddy - Correct Answer- False. In clear water, you may get too far from your buddy because you can still see each other. As a rule of thumb, stay within two seconds of each other.
The two types of water motion that most affect me as a diver are waves and current - Correct Answer- True
Although somewhat subjective, I measure visibility as how far I can see___________ underwater - Correct Answer- horizantally
When diving in reduced visibility it is a good idea to descend and ascend with a reference. - Correct Answer- True
When diving in a mild current, normally I want to begin my dive _________ the current - Correct Answer- headed into
If I were caught in a current and carried downstream past my planned exit, I should swim ___________ the current - Correct Answer- across
Due to a problem, my buddy and I had to surface away from the boat. There is a current, so we swam across it to reach the line trailed from the boat, but the current pushed us too quickly. To avoid overexertion, we should - Correct Answer- establish positive buoyancy, signal the boat to pick us up and remain calm
When I'm diving, I want to avoid bottom contact because - Correct Answer- it helps keep
the water clear, there may be some hazard of cuts, scrapes or stings, fragile aquatic life could be damaged The most common injury divers suffer may be - Correct Answer- sunburn
Within the recreational depth range, very distinct temperature changes are most common in ___________ water environments - Correct Answer- fresh
I learn to asses dive conditions by reading dive magazines and online sources about diving - Correct Answer- False. You learn to asses dive conditions based on what other divers and your instructor show you, and based on experience diving and continuing your education
If any aspect of a dive, including my assessment of the environment, causes me significant concern and/or anxiety, I should - Correct Answer- determine how to handle the concern, or not dive
Local orientations are important for safety and for - Correct Answer- making my dive more enjoyable
"Diving within my limits" simply means diving within the limits of my - Correct Answer- training, experience, comfort
One way exceeding my limits can increase my risk is by exposing me to hazards that I'm not prepared to handle or may not even recognize until it's too late. - Correct Answer- True
Diving with an experienced diver and gaining dive experience are two ways to generally expand my limits, but they don't replace training for activities that require training. - Correct Answer- True
While planning a dive, my buddy (who is not an instructor) suggests that we dive significantly deeper than I have either training or experience with. My best response it to
- Correct Answer- politely say "no" and propose a depth limit appropriate for my limits.
The type of interaction I should generally have with aquatic life is - Correct Answer- passive
Potentially hazardous aquatic animals are, broadly, those that _________ and those that __________ - Correct Answer- sting/puncture, bite
Nearly all injuries from aquatic life result from - Correct Answer- human carelessness
I should be familiar with potentially hazardous organisms that may be in local environment, where I would find them and how they could harm me. - Correct Answer- True
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