BEACH SAFETY QUIZ 49 Created on April 05, 2023 By ethanhill935@gmail.com BEACH SAFETY Test what you have learnt! 1 / 10 What beaches do the lifeguards operate on? All 10 All of them but Runkerry Beach and White Park Bay All of them but East Strand 2 / 10 What is a rip current? A wave that breaks farther offshore than the rest of the waves A strong, narrow current that flows away from the shore A sudden change in water temperature near the shore 3 / 10 What are some signs of a rip current? Calm water or a channel of water between breaking waves Strong onshore winds and large waves High tide and clear water 4 / 10 What should you do if you get caught in a rip current? Swim against the current to get back to shore Dive underwater and try to swim out of the current. Stay calm and swim parallel to the shore until you are out of the current 5 / 10 What wildlife should you know about on the North Coast Sharks Stingrays Lions mane jellyfish, compass jellyfish and weever fish 6 / 10 What is the most important thing to do when treating a jellyfish or weever fish sting? Keep the affected area elevated above the heart Cover the affected area with a bandage or cloth Remove any tentacles or spines that may be stuck in the skin 7 / 10 What should you do if you get stung by a jellyfish? Pee on the affected area Apply sea water to the affected area Apply fresh water to the affected area 8 / 10 When lifeguards are on the beach what flags should you swim between? Black and white chequered flags Red and yellow flags Blue and purple flags 9 / 10 When lifeguards are on the beach what flags should you surf between? Black and white chequered flags Red flags Red and yellow flags 10 / 10 When lifeguards are on the beach what does the orange windsock mean? Lightning Strong offshore wind, no inflatables Beach is closed Your score is The average score is 82% 0% Restart quiz
