Water Safety for Kids: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

When you're playing near water, what should you wear to help you not slip?

Accepted Answer

Shoes with good grip

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Slippers

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Socks

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Bare feet

Question 2

When you go on a boat, what should you wear to help you stay safe?

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Life jacket

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Sun hat

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Shoes

Question 3

Where is the safest place to go swimming?

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In a public swimming pool with a lifeguard

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In a river with fast-flowing water

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In a lake on a hot summer day

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In a pond that looks nice and clear

Question 4

Which is the safest place to go swimming?

Accepted Answer

A swimming pool with a lifeguard

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A river

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A lake

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The sea

Question 5

If you fall into deep water, what's the first thing you should do?

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Stay calm and float on your back.

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Swim quickly to the edge of the pool.

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Shout for help and wave your arms.

Question 6

What should you always do to stay safe when swimming?

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Swim with a friend

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Run around the pool

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Jump into the water without checking the depth

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Stay away from water

Question 7

When you are at the pool, what is the safest way to get into the water?

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Walk in slowly and carefully

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Jump in head first

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Dive in from the side

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Slide in

Question 8

When you're playing near water, what's the best way to stay safe?

Accepted Answer

Swim in a pool with a lifeguard

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Play by the water without an adult watching

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Go swimming in the sea when it's stormy

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Play on the edge of a river without telling anyone where you are going

Question 9

Before you go swimming, what's the first thing you should always do?

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Check how deep the water is

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Jump right in

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Splash your friends

Question 10

When you go swimming, what should you wear to keep you safe in the water?

Accepted Answer

A life jacket

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A toy boat

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A big hat

Question 11

When you are near water, what is the most important thing to remember?

Accepted Answer

Stay away from water unless an adult is with you.

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Jump into the water without checking how deep it is.

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Swim in a river even if the current is strong.

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Go swimming in a pool without a lifeguard present.

Question 12

When playing near water, what's the most important rule to follow?

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Stay with grown-ups.

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Jump in to help friends.

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Swim far away.

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Play with toys in the water.

Question 13

What should you NOT do to stay safe around water?

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Run and jump into the pool.

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Stay close to an adult.

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Swim in safe areas.

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Wear a life jacket when boating.

Question 14

When you're near water, what's the safest thing to do if you can't swim and there's no grown-up with you?

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Stay away from the water.

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Go swimming by yourself.

Question 15

When you are playing near water, what is the safest thing to do?

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Stay close to the edge of the pool or water, and always have a grown-up with you.

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Go in the water without a grown-up.

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Jump into the water head first.

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Run around the pool.

Question 16

Which of these things should you always do when you are near water?

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Tell an adult where you are going

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Run around and play

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Jump in the water without checking the depth

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Swim out too far

Question 17

What is a good water safety rule?

Accepted Answer

Don't go in the water unless you can swim.

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Always wear a life jacket when you're in a boat.

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Always swim alone.

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It's OK to jump in the water from a high place.

Question 18

Where is the safest place to swim?

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In a swimming pool with a lifeguard

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In a river with a strong current

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In a lake with no one else around

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In the sea on a day with big waves

Question 19

Why is it important to have an adult with you when you are near water?

Accepted Answer

They can help you if you get into trouble

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You can play with your friends

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You can learn how to swim

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You can splash water on your friends

Question 20

Which of these is NOT a good water safety rule?

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Jump in headfirst.

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Always swim with a buddy.

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Stay within your depth.

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Wear a life jacket when boating.

Question 21

Which of these things is not a good water safety rule?

Accepted Answer

Jump into the water without checking how deep it is.

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Always swim with a friend.

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Stay out of the water if you can't swim.

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Wear a life jacket when on a boat.

Question 22

What is NOT a safe way to play in the water?

Accepted Answer

Jump into the water headfirst from a high place.

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Swim with an adult nearby.

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Stay in the marked safe swimming area.

Question 23

Before jumping into a swimming pool, what should you do first?

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Check how deep the water is.

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Jump right in.

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Put on your goggles and swim cap.

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Ask a friend to push you in.

Question 24

If you fall into the water, what should you do first?

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Grab something that floats and hold on tight

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Try to swim to the edge of the pool

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Call for help

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Hold your breath

Question 25

Why is it important to wear a lifejacket when swimming in deep water?

Accepted Answer

To help you float if you fall in

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To keep you warm

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To make you look cool

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Because it's the law

Question 26

What is the safest thing to do if you see someone struggling in the water?

Accepted Answer

Call for help and throw them something that floats

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Jump in and try to save them

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Run away and tell a grown-up

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Ignore them and keep playing

Question 27

What does a red flag on a beach usually mean?

Accepted Answer

It's dangerous to swim

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It's safe to swim

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It's time to go home

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It's time to eat

Question 28

What should you do if you start to feel cold while swimming?

Accepted Answer

Swim to the edge of the pool and get out

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Keep swimming until you feel warmer

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Dive under the water to warm up

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Ignore it and keep playing

Question 29

Who is responsible for keeping swimmers safe at a pool?

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Lifeguard

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Teacher

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Police officer

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Doctor

Question 30

What is the best way to learn to swim?

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With a swimming teacher

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By yourself

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With a friend

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By watching videos

Question 31

If you get lost in the water, what should you do?

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Float on your back and wait for help

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Swim in one direction until you reach land

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Dive underwater and try to find your way out

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Swim in circles and hope someone sees you

Question 32

What can help you stay on top of the water?

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A rubber ring

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A wooden stick

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A heavy stone

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A metal ball

Question 33

What should you do if you start to feel cold while swimming?

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Get out of the water and warm up.

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Swim faster to get warm.

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Ignore it and keep swimming.

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Call for help.

Question 34

What does it mean to 'float'?

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Lying flat on your back with your arms and legs spread out.

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Swimming with your head above water.

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Standing up in the water.

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Jumping into the water.

Question 35

What should you do if you fall into the water and can't swim?

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Stay calm and float on your back

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Panic and splash around

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Try to swim to the edge

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Wave your arms and shout for help

Question 36

Which of these is a danger sign around water?

Accepted Answer

A red flag

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A yellow flag

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A blue flag

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A green flag

Question 37

Which of these is a safe way to enter the water?

Accepted Answer

Wading in slowly

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Diving in headfirst

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Jumping in feet first

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Sliding in on your bottom

Question 38

What should you do if you feel cold while swimming?

Accepted Answer

Get out of the water and dry off

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Keep swimming to warm up

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Ask for help from an adult

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Stay in the water and ignore it

Question 39

What is the best way to stay safe when swimming in a group?

Accepted Answer

Stay close to your friends and tell an adult where you're going

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Swim as far away from others as possible

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Race your friends to see who can swim the fastest

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Swim alone and don't tell anyone where you're going

Question 40

What should you do if you see a boat passing by?

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Stay away from it and wait for it to pass

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Swim towards it and wave

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Try to race it to the other side of the water

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Dive down under the water

Question 41

What is the most important thing to remember when swimming?

Accepted Answer

Be safe

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Have fun

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Swim as fast as you can

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Beat your friends

Question 42

If you see someone in the water who needs help, what should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Call for help.

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Jump in and try to save them yourself.

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Ignore them, it's not your problem.

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Throw them a life jacket.

Question 43

Why is it important to wear a life jacket when you're in the water?

Accepted Answer

It keeps you safe by helping you float.

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It makes you look cool.

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It protects you from the sun.

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It helps you swim faster.

Question 44

What is 'treading water'?

Accepted Answer

Moving your legs up and down to stay afloat.

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Swimming underwater.

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Floating on your back.

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Jumping into the water.

Question 45

Where is the safest place to swim?

Accepted Answer

In a lake with a lifeguard.

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In a river with strong currents.

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In a deep quarry.

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In a swimming pool without an adult watching.

Question 46

What should you do if you get tired while swimming?

Accepted Answer

Stop and call for help.

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Keep swimming until you reach the edge of the water.

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Swim back to shore.

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Wait for someone to come and rescue you.

Question 47

What is the best way to get out of a rip current?

Accepted Answer

Swim parallel to the shore.

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Swim against the current.

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Float on your back.

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Tread water.

Question 48

What do you call the area of water at the edge of a beach or lake?

Accepted Answer

The shallows.

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The deep end.

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The pool.

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The ocean.

Question 49

Where is the safest place to swim if you are four years old?

Accepted Answer

In a swimming pool with an adult nearby

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In a river

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In a lake

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In the sea

Question 50

Why is it important to wear a life jacket when you are on a small boat?

Accepted Answer

To help you stay safe if you fall in the water

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To look cool

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To keep you warm

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Because your parents told you to.

Question 51

What does the green flag on the lifeguard tower mean?

Accepted Answer

It's okay to swim.

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It's too dangerous to swim.

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There are sharks in the water.

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There are jellyfish in the water.

Question 52

If you get tired while swimming, what should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Float on your back

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Swim as fast as you can.

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Call for help

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Try to swim to the edge of the pool

Question 53

What is the best way to get into the water?

Accepted Answer

Walk in slowly

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Dive in head first

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Walk in backwards

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Jump in feet first

Question 54

Is it always safe to swim in a river?

Accepted Answer

No

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Yes

Question 55

When you're near water, what's the most important thing to keep in mind?

Accepted Answer

Be careful and never go in the water alone

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Stay away from the water

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Play in the water without telling anyone

Question 56

When entering a pool, what is the safest way to do so?

Accepted Answer

Use the steps or ladder

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Jump in head first

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Slide in on your tummy

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Dive in from the edge

Question 57

If you fall into deep water and can't swim, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Stay calm and float

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Try to swim to the side

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Call for help

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Panic and splash around

Question 58

Which is the best way to stay afloat in water?

Accepted Answer

Wear a life jacket

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Hold your breath

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Kick your legs

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Wave your arms

Question 59

Why is it important to wear a life jacket when boating?

Accepted Answer

It helps you float if you fall overboard

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It keeps you warm

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It makes you look cool

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It's the law

Question 60

What should you do if you get tired while swimming?

Accepted Answer

Stop and rest at the side

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Keep swimming

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Call for help

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Swim underwater to get back to the surface

Question 61

Which of these is NOT a safe place to swim?

Accepted Answer

A river with a strong current

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A supervised pool

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A lake with a lifeguard

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A beach with clear water

Question 62

When you play near water, what helps keep you safe?

Accepted Answer

A life jacket

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Your favorite toy

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A bucket and spade

Question 63

Which part of your body should you use to float?

Accepted Answer

Your back

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Your arms

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Your legs

Question 64

Why is it a good idea to swim with a friend?

Accepted Answer

So someone can help you if you get into trouble

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So you can play and have fun together

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So you can race each other