CLEAN: British, Australian woman set for Cuba, Florida swim

CLEAN: British, Australian woman set for Cuba, Florida swim

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Biology, Science, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses a 103-mile swim from Marina Hemingway under open water rules, without a wetsuit or shark cage. An electric field system is used to deter sharks. The swim presents challenges like distance, hydration, weather, tides, and marine life, similar to the English Channel. The video concludes with acknowledgments.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the starting point for the swimmer's journey?

Marina Hemingway

Florida Keys

Key West

Miami Beach

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT allowed under standard open water swimming rules?

Wetsuit

Goggles

Swim cap

Ear plugs

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the electric field help in protecting the swimmer?

It deters sharks by emitting an electric field they dislike.

It emits a sound that scares sharks away.

It creates a barrier that sharks cannot cross.

It attracts sharks away from the swimmer.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a challenge faced during the swim?

Lack of sunlight

High altitude

Distance and hydration

Cold temperatures

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural phenomenon is mentioned as a challenge similar to the English Channel?

The Amazon River

The Pacific Ocean

The Gulf Stream

The Sahara Desert