VOICED: French lifeguards target drowning statistics

VOICED: French lifeguards target drowning statistics

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Science, Geography, Physical Ed

9th - 10th Grade

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In Aquitaine, France, lifeguards frequently rescue swimmers caught in dangerous riptides and Bane pools. These pools, unique to the region, appear calm but can become hazardous as tides change. The area experiences significant tidal ranges, causing strong currents. Swimmers are advised to let themselves be carried by the current and call for help or swim back from a distance. Lifeguards emphasize swimming between flags for safety.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary role of emergency services along the French coastline?

To organize beach events

To rescue people from the water

To provide weather forecasts

To clean the beaches

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes Bane pools particularly dangerous?

They are filled with sharks

They are connected to the sea and can drain quickly

They have very cold water

They are surrounded by cliffs

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How fast can water currents move at the point where Bane pools drain back into the ocean?

20 kilometers an hour

15 kilometers an hour

10 kilometers an hour

5 kilometers an hour

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should swimmers do if they find themselves being pulled out to sea?

Swim directly back to the beach

Panic and shout for help

Let themselves be carried out a little and call for help

Dive underwater to avoid the current

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to swim between the flags on the beach?

The water is warmer there

There are more lifeguards available

The area is monitored by experts for safety

It is a designated area for surfing