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8 PADI OPEN WATER Final Exam A 1.If an object is neutrally buoyant (does not sink or float) in fresh water; the same object placed into salt water would Answer sink.
2.Imagine you blow up a balloon, tie it off, and take it to the bottom of the swimming pool. What will happen to the balloon and the air inside it Answer The balloon will get smaller and the air inside the balloon will be more dense (molecules move closer together).
3.Imagine you turn a glass upside down, trap the air in it by putting it in water, and then you take the glass down to 33 feet. What would happen to the air space in the glass Answer The air space would become half the size it was at the surface.
4.If you are not able to equalize (clear) your body air spaces, it may be because you have Answer a cold, allergy or another breathing medical problem.
5.If you ears or sinuses hurt while you are descending (going down), it usually means Answer you are feeling a squeeze and need to equalize.
6.Imagine if you held a glass upside down at 33 feet and filled it with air from your tank. What would happen to the air in the glass as you ascend (go up) Answer The expanding air would bubble out of the bottom of the glass.
7.Holding your breath while scuba diving can Answer Cause lung injuries, push air into the blood stream and chest 1 / 2
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8.If your tank of air lasts 60 minutes while you are at the surface breathing normally, how long will it last at 66 feet breathing normally Answer 20 minutes 9.How often should you take your suva tank to be visually inspected by your dive center Answer Once a year 10.How can you identify a DIN tank valve from a yoke valve Answer The DIN valve has a threaded opening to screw the regulator into.
11.What can you do to properly care for a scuba tank Answer Do not use all the air in the tank.
12.Underwater things look . When you look at things underwater they often seem than when you look at them on the surface.Answer bigger, nearer
direction very well.Answer Sound 14.How should you move under water Answer Slowly and steadily 15.If you work too hard and find it difficult to breathe underwater, you should Answer stop all activity and rest, hold onto something for support, if possible.