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WorksheetsRip Currents
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
If you are caught in a rip, what is something you should NOT do?
Swim against the rip
Swim to the side
Stay calm
Signal for help
When you get to the beach, what should you do before going swimming?
Eat some food
Check for dark patches that could be rips
Read the Water Conditions board
Check the location of the flags
Where is the safest place to swim at the beach?
Where it is calm
Close to the beach entry
Between the flags
Closest to the Life Saving Club
What causes most rescues at the beach?
Waves
Rips
Jellyfish
Sharks
Will a rip pull you under the water?
Yes
No
How do you signal that you need help at the beach?
Raise an arm and waive it around
Clap
Whistle
Yell out
What are some signs of a rip (select all that are relevant)
Deeper, darker coloured water
Fewer breaking waves
A rippled surface surrounded by smooth water
Anything floating out to sea, or foamy, sandy water out beyond the waves.
Spot the rip:
1
2
3
Spot the rips:
1
2
3
4
Spot the rips:
1
2
3
4
Spot the rip:
A
B
C
