Water Safety for Year 1: Learn to Stay Safe in and Around Water

Question 1

When you want to go swimming, what should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Put your feet in first and check how deep the water is.

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Jump in with your head first.

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Swim out to the deepest part of the water right away.

Question 2

When we go swimming, what should we always remember to do before getting into the water?

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Ask an adult or lifeguard if it's safe to swim

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Jump in straight away and start swimming

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Dive into the deep end, even if we can't swim

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Swim out too far, even if we're tired

Question 3

When swimming, why is it dangerous to dive into water that is too shallow?

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Because you could hit your head on the bottom.

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Because there might be hidden objects in the water.

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Because you could get tangled in the pool ladder.

Question 4

When floating in water, which part of your body should be above the water to allow you to breathe?

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Head

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Head and arms

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Legs

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Back

Question 5

Why is it crucial to always follow water safety rules?

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There might be hidden dangers in the water.

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Someone could accidentally push us in.

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Our friends will be impressed.

Question 6

Which of these places is NOT safe to swim in?

Accepted Answer

A fast-flowing river

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A calm lake

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A supervised swimming pool

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The sea on a calm day

Question 7

When you go swimming, why is it important to wear a life jacket?

Accepted Answer

It helps you float and stay safe in the water.

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It keeps you warm in cold water.

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It makes you look cool.

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Your friends will make fun of you if you don't wear one.

Question 8

When going near water, why is it important to keep your feet together and enter slowly?

Accepted Answer

To check the water's depth and look for hazards

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To avoid splashing others

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To stay dry

Question 9

Your friend is splashing in the pool and suddenly they're struggling to stay afloat. What's the best thing to do?

Accepted Answer

Run and find an adult to help.

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Jump in and try to rescue your friend.

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Tell your friend to relax and try to swim to the edge of the pool.

Question 10

You are playing near a river and see a sign that says 'No swimming.' What should you do to stay safe?

Accepted Answer

Find a different place to play that is safe for swimming.

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Go swimming anyway, because it looks fun.

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Ignore the sign and swim anyway, because you are a good swimmer.

Question 11

You're having fun in the pool when you suddenly feel yourself slipping into the deep water. What should you do?

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Stay calm, take a deep breath, and float on your back.

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Try to stand up and reach for the side of the pool.

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Start paddling to the side of the pool.

Question 12

You're playing on the beach when you see your friend being pulled away by a strong current. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Tell an adult and point out where your friend is.

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Swim out to your friend and try to save them.

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Keep playing and ignore it.

Question 13

Why is it crucial to learn how to swim?

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It can help save your life.

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It's a fun way to spend time.

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It keeps you healthy.

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It makes you look impressive.

Question 14

When you're in the water and you start to feel cold, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Get out of the water and wrap yourself in a towel.

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Run around to keep warm.

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Stay in the water and try to warm up by splashing.

Question 15

Before you go for a swim, what's the most important thing to do first?

Accepted Answer

Ask an adult if it's OK to swim and check how deep the water is.

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Jump into the pool without checking how cold the water is.

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Go for a swim by yourself without telling anyone where you are going.

Question 16

Why is it important to know how to float when swimming?

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To keep our heads above water and breathe

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To have fun in the water

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To race our friends to the other side of the pool

Question 17

When swimming in a lake or river, what are two important things to remember to stay safe?

Accepted Answer

Always wear a life jacket.

Accepted Answer

Check how deep the water is before you jump in.

Question 18

Before you jump into the water, what is the very first and most important thing you should do?

Accepted Answer

Check how deep the water is

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Jump right in

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Swim as fast as you can

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Splash your friends

Question 19

What's the best way to float on your back?

Accepted Answer

Relax and let your body rest on the water

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Kick your legs and flap your arms

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Hold your breath and sink to the bottom

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Grab onto something and pull yourself out

Question 20

What should you do if you get tired while swimming?

Accepted Answer

Stop swimming and rest

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Swim faster to get back to the edge

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Call for help

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Ignore it and keep swimming

Question 21

What's the reason we wear a life jacket?

Accepted Answer

To stop us from drowning

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To keep us warm in the water

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To help us stay afloat

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To make us look cool

Question 22

If you get caught in a strong current, what should you do?

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Swim parallel to the current

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Try to swim against the current

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Float with the current

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Dive underwater

Question 23

Where is the safest place to swim?

Accepted Answer

In a place where swimming is allowed

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In a river

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In a lake

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In the ocean

Question 24

What does it mean when someone is 'paddling' in the water?

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Using their hands to move through the water

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Kicking their legs to move through the water

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Staying still in the water

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Jumping in and out of the water

Question 25

What do you wear to help keep yourself warm in the water?

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Wetsuit

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Goggles

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Swim cap

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Flippers

Question 26

Where is it safest to swim?

Accepted Answer

In a supervised pool

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In a river

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At the beach

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In a lake

Question 27

What does it mean to float?

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To stay on the surface of the water without moving

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To sink below the water

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To jump up and down in the water

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To swim quickly

Question 28

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

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To make you float better

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To keep you warm

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To look stylish

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To make it easier to swim

Question 29

What should you do if you see someone struggling in the water?

Accepted Answer

Call for help

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Run away

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Jump in to save them

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Stay on the shore and watch

Question 30

How do we stay on top of the water?

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By floating

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By swimming

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By jumping

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By paddling

Question 31

Where is NOT a safe place to swim?

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A river with a strong current

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A beach with lifeguards

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A pond in a park

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A closely watched pool

Question 32

What do we use to push ourselves forward in the water?

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Our arms

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Our legs

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Our head

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Our back

Question 33

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

Accepted Answer

Stop swimming and rest

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Try to swim faster

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Call for help

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Try to stand up

Question 34

What color flag means it's dangerous to swim?

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Red

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Green

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Yellow

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Blue

Question 35

What is the safest way to get into a swimming pool?

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Use the steps or ladder

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Dive in headfirst

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Slide in

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Jump in

Question 36

Which of these is NOT a reason to stay safe near water?

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Jumping into the water from a high place

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Telling someone where you're going

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Wearing a life jacket

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Swimming in a supervised area

Question 37

What's the first thing you should do if you fall into deep water?

Accepted Answer

Stay calm and float

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Try to swim to the edge

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Panic and scream

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Push yourself underwater to the bottom

Question 38

What does it mean to 'float' in water?

Accepted Answer

To keep your head up while lying on your back

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To move your arms and legs to stay afloat

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To sink or go under the water

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To splash and jump in the water

Question 39

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

Accepted Answer

To help you float if you fall overboard

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To keep you warm

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To make you look cool

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To stop you from getting wet

Question 40

What should you do if you see someone struggling in the water?

Accepted Answer

Both b and c

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Go into the water to help them

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Throw them something that floats

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Shout for help

Question 41

Which of these is the safest place to swim?

Accepted Answer

A supervised swimming pool

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A river with a fast current

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A lake with no lifeguards

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A pond with deep water

Question 42

What is the safest way to enter the water when you are alone?

Accepted Answer

Step in slowly and carefully

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Jump in with your feet first

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Dive in headfirst

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Slide in with your bottom first

Question 43

What should you do if you get tired while swimming?

Accepted Answer

Take a break by floating on your back

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Try to swim faster to get back to the edge

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Panic and call for help

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Ignore it and keep swimming

Question 44

What is the first thing you should do if someone is struggling in the water?

Accepted Answer

Shout for help and get an adult

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Jump in and try to save them yourself

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Throw them a life jacket

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Ignore it and let someone else deal with it

Question 45

Which of these is a good way to float on your back?

Accepted Answer

Spread your arms and legs out like a starfish

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Lie on your stomach and relax

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Pull your knees up to your chest

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Jump up and down in the water

Question 46

What does the red flag at a beach usually mean?

Accepted Answer

It is dangerous to swim

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It is safe to swim

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There are jellyfish in the water

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The water is cold

Question 47

What should you do if you see someone diving into shallow water?

Accepted Answer

Tell an adult

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Ignore it

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Shout at them to stop

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Run away and hide

Question 48

What is it like to be safe in and around water?

Accepted Answer

Knowing how to have fun without being silly

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Being able to swim fast and far

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Being able to hold your breath for a long time

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Being able to dive deep into the water

Question 49

What does the word 'float' mean?

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Keeping your arms and legs spread out to stay on the top of the water

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Moving your arms in a circle to swim

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Using your legs to splash the water

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Keeping your arms close to your body

Question 50

What does 'splashing' mean?

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Using your arms and legs to make the water go everywhere

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Floating on your back

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Pulling yourself through the water

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Jumping out of the water

Question 51

Why is it important to wear a life jacket when going on a boat?

Accepted Answer

To help you float if you fall in

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To make you look cool

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To keep you warm in the water

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To give you superpowers

Question 52

Where is the best place to have fun in the water?

Accepted Answer

In a safe, supervised swimming pool

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By a fast-flowing river

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In the deep sea

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In a muddy canal

Question 53

If you see someone in the water who is not wearing a life jacket and is struggling, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Throw them a lifebuoy or float.

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Call for help from an adult nearby.

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Run away.

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Jump in and try to save them.

Question 54

You're having fun swimming, but suddenly you're caught in a rip current. What's the safest thing to do?

Accepted Answer

Swim sideways away from the current until you can swim back to shore

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Try to swim against the current to get back to shore

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Float on your back until someone comes to help you

Question 55

What are the dangers of swimming in areas with strong waves or currents?

Accepted Answer

You could get tired quickly and struggle to swim back to shore.

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You could be swept away from the shore and find it hard to get back.

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You might get a sunburn.

Question 56

When you're near water, what are the three most important rules to remember?

Accepted Answer

Swim with a friend, tell an adult where you're going, and wear a life jacket

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Go swimming alone, jump in headfirst, and stay in the water for hours

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Swim in deep water, ignore warning signs, and play by the edge of the pool

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Bring your toys into the pool, drink plenty of juice, and never take breaks

Question 57

How can we practice floating in the water?

Accepted Answer

By lying on our backs and relaxing

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By holding your breath and sinking to the bottom

Question 58

What's the correct way to enter a swimming pool?

Accepted Answer

Sliding in on our bottoms

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Diving in feet first

Question 59

Which of these is NOT a rule for safe swimming?

Accepted Answer

Don't swim after eating a large meal

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Avoid swimming in strong currents

Question 60

What does it mean to be water confident?

Accepted Answer

Feeling comfortable and safe in the water

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Knowing how to perform advanced swimming strokes

Question 61

Which of these is the safest place for swimming?

Accepted Answer

In a swimming pool

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In a river

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In a lake

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In the ocean

Question 62

In the 'WATER' water safety code, what does the letter 'T' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Tell an adult where you'll be

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Take breaks often

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Trying out new things

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Throwing things into the water

Question 63

What does it mean to 'float' in the water?

Accepted Answer

To bob up and down on top of the water

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To sink to the bottom of the pool

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To swim really fast

Question 64

Which of these is NOT a good swimming practice?

Accepted Answer

Swimming on your own

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Swimming in an area with a lifeguard

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Wearing a life jacket