Water Safety

What does UVR stand for?

• Ultra Vivid Radiation

• Ultraviolet Radiation

• Unseen Variable Rays

• Ultimate Visual Reflection

What is the main health risk of repeated UV exposure?

• Asthma

• Skin Cancer

• Heart Disease

• Diabetes

What should you check to know the strength of the sun's UV rays?

• Wind speed

• The weather forecast

• The air pressure

• The UV Index

What number on the UV Index means extreme danger?

• 5

• 8

• 10

• 11+

What is the body's natural cooling method?

• Sweating

• Crying

• Shivering

• Sneezing

What is a sign that sweating is no longer working to cool you down?

• You stop moving

• Your skin turns blue

• Your core body temperature rises

• You feel cold

Where do most drownings happen for young people in Australia?

• Public beaches

• Rivers in the outback

• Familiar settings like pools and dams

• Theme Parks

What is one important rule at the pool?

• Dive in the shallow end

• Swim without adult supervision

• Wear shoes in the water

• No running

What should you do if you get caught in a rip current?

• Swim directly back to the beach

• Panic and shout

• Float and raise your hand for help

• Dive under the rip

What colour are the flags that mark a safe swimming zone at the beach?

• Blue and white

• Red and yellow

• Black and white

• Green and red