What percentage of beach rescues are due to rip currents?

Beach Safety and Rip Current Awareness

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Physical Ed, Life Skills
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5th - 8th Grade
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Amelia Wright
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
80%
70%
60%
50%
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Before heading to the beach, what is one of the recommended safety checks?
Check the local beach forecast
Pack a picnic
Bring a surfboard
Wear sunglasses
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where is the safest place to swim at the beach?
In a secluded area
Near the rocks
In the middle of the ocean
Near lifeguards
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If caught in a rip current, what should you avoid doing?
Swimming parallel to the shore
Waving for help
Floating calmly
Swimming against the current
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a recommended action if you are a strong swimmer caught in a rip current?
Dive underwater
Swim parallel to the shore
Float on your back
Swim directly to shore
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do if you see someone in trouble in a rip current?
Throw a flotation device and swim out
Ignore the situation
Call for help
Swim out to rescue them
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why should you not attempt a rescue in a rip current without proper training?
It takes too much time
You might get sunburned
You could become a victim too
It's against the law
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key factor in staying safe at the beach?
Ignoring warning signs
Knowing your options and staying calm
Avoiding sunscreen
Swimming alone
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do to ensure continued fun at the beach?
Avoid talking to lifeguards
Swim far from the shore
Survey your situation and stay calm
Stay in the sun all day
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