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Multiple Choice, 10 points, 1 attempt(s) permitted.
1. Which of these coasts encompass the area of Maine to Rhode Island?
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Southeast Coast
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Incorrect; the Northeast Coast encompass the area of Maine to Rhode Island
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X
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Northeast Coast
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Correct
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Gulf of Mexico Coast
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Incorrect; the Northeast Coast encompass the area of Maine to Rhode Island
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Mid-Atlantic Coast
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Incorrect; the Northeast Coast encompass the area of Maine to Rhode Island
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Multiple Choice, 10 points, 1 attempt(s) permitted.
2. In the Northeast Coast during the spring and summer water temperatures at _____ range from 48-54 degrees Fahrenheit (9-21 C).
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50 feet (15.24 m)
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Incorrect; In the Northeast Coast during the spring and summer water temperatures at 100 feet (30.5 m) range from 48-54 degrees Fahrenheit (9-21 C).
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75 feet (22.86 m)
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Incorrect; In the Northeast Coast during the spring and summer water temperatures at 100 feet (30.5 m) range from 48-54 degrees Fahrenheit (9-21 C).
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X
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100 feet (30.5 m)
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Correct
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125 feet (38.1 m)
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Incorrect; In the Northeast Coast during the spring and summer water temperatures at 100 feet (30.5 m) range from 48-54 degrees Fahrenheit (9-21 C).
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Multiple Choice, 10 points, 1 attempt(s) permitted.
3. During what months is underwater visibility best in the Mid-Atlantic Coast?
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September-November
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Incorrect; underwater visibility best in the Mid-Atlantic Coast during September - October.
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August-October
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Incorrect; underwater visibility best in the Mid-Atlantic Coast during September - October.
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X
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September-October
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Correct
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August-November
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Incorrect; underwater visibility best in the Mid-Atlantic Coast during September - October.
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Multiple Choice, 10 points, 1 attempt(s) permitted.
4. The fish common to the Gulf of Mexico with the worst reputation for biting is the _____.
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X
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grey triggerfish
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great barracuda
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Incorrect; The fish common to the Gulf of Mexico with the worst reputation for biting is the grey triggerfish.
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sandtiger shark
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Incorrect; The fish common to the Gulf of Mexico with the worst reputation for biting is the grey triggerfish.
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toadfish
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Incorrect; The fish common to the Gulf of Mexico with the worst reputation for biting is the grey triggerfish.
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Multiple Choice, 10 points, 1 attempt(s) permitted.
5. What is the highest temperature that is normally reached in the Northwest Coast during summer?
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34 degrees Fahrenheit (1.1C)
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Incorrect; the highest temperature that is normally reached in the Northwest Coast during summer is 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10C).
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38 degrees Fahrenheit (3.3C)
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Incorrect; the highest temperature that is normally reached in the Northwest Coast during summer is 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10C).
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45 degrees Fahrenheit (7.2C)
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Incorrect; the highest temperature that is normally reached in the Northwest Coast during summer is 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10C).
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X
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50 degrees Fahrenheit (10C)
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Correct
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Multiple Choice, 10 points, 1 attempt(s) permitted.
6. The mid-Pacific costal region includes the waters of Northern and Central California. From San Francisco north, the best diving conditions in terms of water temperature and visibility generally occur from June through September. From San Francisco south to Point Conception, good diving conditions may continue through _____.
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November
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Incorrect; From San Francisco south to Point Conception, good diving conditions may continue through December.
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X
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December
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Correct
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January
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Incorrect; From San Francisco south to Point Conception, good diving conditions may continue through December.
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February
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Incorrect; From San Francisco south to Point Conception, good diving conditions may continue through December.
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Multiple Choice, 10 points, 1 attempt(s) permitted.
7. The average water temperature around the major islands in the Central Pacific Ocean is _____.
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70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 C)
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Incorrect; The average water temperature around the major islands in the Central Pacific Ocean is 76 degrees Fahrenheit (24 C).
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X
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76 degrees Fahrenheit (24 C)
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78 degrees Fahrenheit (25.5 C)
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Incorrect; The average water temperature around the major islands in the Central Pacific Ocean is 76 degrees Fahrenheit (24 C).
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81 degrees Fahrenheit (27 C)
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Incorrect; The average water temperature around the major islands in the Central Pacific Ocean is 76 degrees Fahrenheit (24 C).
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True/False, 10 points, 1 attempt(s) permitted.
8. Jellyfish abound in the Tropics.
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Choice
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X
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True
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False
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Feedback when correct: Correct
Feedback when incorrect: Incorrect
Multiple Response, 10 points, 1 attempt(s) permitted.
9. A boat used as a diving platform should be: (select all that apply)
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Choice
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X
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equipped with a means for divers to enter and exit the water easily and safely
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X
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seaworthy and not loaded beyond the capacity recommended by the manufacturer for the expected conditions
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X
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equipped with ship-to-shore communications
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X
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maintained properly and in good repair
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X
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carrying a diver's flag, oxygen kit, first aid equipment, and drinking water
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X
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Manned by a trained vessel operator while divers are in the water
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Feedback when correct: Correct
Feedback when incorrect: Incorrect
Multiple Choice, 10 points, 1 attempt(s) permitted.
10. In the Great Lakes, the water below the thermocline approach the temperature of maximum density for freshwater, ____.
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39 degrees Fahrenheit (4C)
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55 degrees Fahrenheit (13C)
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Incorrect; In the Great Lakes, the water below the thermocline approach the temperature of maximum density for freshwater, 39 degrees Fahrenheit (4C).
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75 degrees Fahrenheit (24C)
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Incorrect; In the Great Lakes, the water below the thermocline approach the temperature of maximum density for freshwater, 39 degrees Fahrenheit (4C).
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32 degrees Fahrenheit (0C)
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Incorrect; In the Great Lakes, the water below the thermocline approach the temperature of maximum density for freshwater, 39 degrees Fahrenheit (4C).
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True/False, 10 points, 1 attempt(s) permitted.
11. Most open-ocean divers carry shark billies.
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True
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X
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False
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Feedback when correct: Correct
Feedback when incorrect: Incorrect
True/False, 10 points, 1 attempt(s) permitted.
12. Currents of 1 knot are considered the common limit for divers to be able to swim against.
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Choice
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X
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True
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False
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Feedback when correct: Correct
Feedback when incorrect: Incorrect
Multiple Choice, 10 points, 1 attempt(s) permitted.
13. Which of these is NOT a special hazard normally associated with cave diving?
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The absence of a direct and immediate ascent route to the surface
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Incorrect; Being dragged to the surface while deploying a lift-bag for a marker buoy is NOT a special hazard normally associated with cave diving.
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The sometimes instantaneous loss of visibility because of silting or failure of the diver's light
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Incorrect; Being dragged to the surface while deploying a lift-bag for a marker buoy is NOT a special hazard normally associated with cave diving.
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The entanglement and impact hazards associated with being in a confined, enclosed space
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Incorrect; Being dragged to the surface while deploying a lift-bag for a marker buoy is NOT a special hazard normally associated with cave diving.
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X
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Being dragged to the surface while deploying a lift-bag for a marker buoy
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Correct
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Multiple Choice, 10 points, 1 attempt(s) permitted.
14. Every cave diver must carry at least _____ lights during a dive.
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two
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Incorrect; Every cave diver must carry at least three lights during a dive.
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three
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Correct
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four
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Incorrect; Every cave diver must carry at least three lights during a dive.
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five
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Incorrect; Every cave diver must carry at least three lights during a dive.
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Multiple Response, 10 points, 2 attempt(s) permitted.
15. Diving in cold water and at or near freezing temperatures presents potential equipment problems such as regulator freeze-up and free-flow. In an attempt to avoid cold related equipment problems, divers can/should: (select all that apply)
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X
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Select regulator models designed to resist freezing.
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X
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Submerge before breathing from or purging the regulator.
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X
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Avoid rapid or prolonged inflation of drysuit or buoyancy compensator.
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Pre-chill the regulator before the dive.
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X
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Pay attention to early signs of a potential regulator freeze-up such as ice crystals on the tongue and abort the dive should these signs occur.
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Feedback when correct: Correct
Feedback when incorrect: Incorrect
Multiple Response, 10 points, 2 attempt(s) permitted.
16. Penetration wreck diving, like cave diving, requires special training and equipment. Select the true statements concerning wreck diving.
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Choice
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X
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Most intact wrecks are at depths in excess of 80 ft. (24.4 m).
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Few intact wrecks can be found within divable depth ranges.
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X
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Entanglements are a real concern.
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X
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Visibility can be limited.
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X
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The use of a safety reel is mandatory.
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A single scuba cylinder equipped with a J-valve is the recommended configuration for wreck diving.
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Feedback when correct: Correct
Feedback when incorrect: Incorrect
True/False, 10 points, 1 attempt(s) permitted.
17. Aside from the need for diver carried lights, there are few concerns to consider when night diving.
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Choice
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True
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X
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False
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Feedback when correct: Correct
Feedback when incorrect: Incorrect
Multiple Choice, 10 points, 1 attempt(s) permitted.
18. Which of these is NOT one of the four major conditions to be considered when planning dives at dams?
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Choice
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Depth
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Incorrect; current direction is NOT one of the four major conditions to be considered when planning dives at dams
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Water temperature
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Incorrect; current direction is NOT one of the four major conditions to be considered when planning dives at dams
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Visibility
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Incorrect; current direction is NOT one of the four major conditions to be considered when planning dives at dams
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Flow velocities
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Incorrect; current direction is NOT one of the four major conditions to be considered when planning dives at dams
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Current direction
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Multiple Choice, 10 points, 1 attempt(s) permitted.
19. Towed speeds of over _____ preclude divers from holding onto nets, and may cause mouthpieces and/or face masks to become dislodged.
(Towed speeds of over _____ preclude divers from holding onto nets, and may cause mouthpieces and/or face masks to become dislodged. )
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2 knots
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Incorrect; Towed speeds of over 3 knots (1.5 m/s) preclude divers from holding onto nets, and may cause mouthpieces and/or face masks to become dislodged.
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X
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3 knots
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Correct
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4 knots
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Incorrect; Towed speeds of over 3 knots (1.5 m/s) preclude divers from holding onto nets, and may cause mouthpieces and/or face masks to become dislodged.
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5 knots
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Incorrect; Towed speeds of over 3 knots (1.5 m/s) preclude divers from holding onto nets, and may cause mouthpieces and/or face masks to become dislodged.
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Multiple Response, 10 points, 2 attempt(s) permitted.
20. Noxious gasses such as _____ commonly occur in anoxic halos from concentrations of fecal matter under fish cages and mussel rafts, as well as in areas of sewage settlement or low water flow. (select all that apply)
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Choice
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X
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Methane
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X
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Ammonia
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X
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Hydrogen sulfide
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Feedback when correct: Correct
Feedback when incorrect: Incorrect
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