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Rip Currents

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

If you are caught in a rip, what is something you should NOT do?

a)

Swim against the rip

b)

Swim to the side

c)

Stay calm

d)

Signal for help

2.

When you get to the beach, what should you do before going swimming?

a)

Eat some food

b)

Check for dark patches that could be rips

c)

Read the Water Conditions board

d)

Check the location of the flags

3.

Where is the safest place to swim at the beach?

a)

Where it is calm

b)

Close to the beach entry

c)

Between the flags

d)

Closest to the Life Saving Club

4.

What causes most rescues at the beach?

a)

Waves

b)

Rips

c)

Jellyfish

d)

Sharks

5.

Will a rip pull you under the water?

a)

Yes

b)

No

6.

How do you signal that you need help at the beach?

a)

Raise an arm and waive it around

b)

Clap

c)

Whistle

d)

Yell out

7.

What are some signs of a rip (select all that are relevant)

a)

Deeper, darker coloured water

b)

Fewer breaking waves

c)

A rippled surface surrounded by smooth water

d)

Anything floating out to sea, or foamy, sandy water out beyond the waves.

8.

Spot the rip:

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

9.

Spot the rips:

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

10.

Spot the rips:

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

11.

Spot the rip:

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C