PE and HEALTH 12 (QUIZ)

What does "SCUBA" stand for?

• Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus

• Submarine Crew Underwater Breathing Access

• Safe Controlled Underwater Breathing Activity

• Specialized Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus

What is the origin of the word "canoe"?

• Inuit tribes

• North American Indians

• Carib word "kenu"

• Aleut tribes

Which aquatic activity uses a snorkel and mask to observe underwater attractions?

• Scuba diving

• Snorkeling

• Canoeing

• Kayaking

What is the main characteristic of water that provides a weightless feeling?

• Hydrostatic pressure

• Buoyancy

• Enhanced cooling

• Dive reflex

Which of the following is a benefit of aquatics?

• Slows atrophy of muscles

• Increases risk of injury

• Reduces range of motion

• Decreases circulation

Where are the oldest existing kayaks exhibited?

• State Museum of Ethnology in Munich

• National Museum of the Inuit

• Smithsonian Museum

• Maritime Museum of Canada

What is the primary benefit of hydrostatic pressure in water?

• Increases body temperature

• Prevents balance issues on land

• Enhances standing balance in water

• Increases heart rate

Which characteristic of water helps maintain cooler body temperatures during exercise?

• Buoyancy

• Hydrostatic pressure

• Enhanced cooling

• Dive reflex

What reflex is associated with a lower heart rate when submerged in water?

• Buoyancy reflex

• Dive reflex

• Pressure reflex

• Cooling reflex

Why are heart rates lower during water exercise than on land?

• Reduced buoyancy

• Lower temperature and gravity effects

• Increased oxygen absorption

• Decreased circulation