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WorksheetsT599 Aquatic Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following strokes is NOT required for the Swimming MB?
Backstroke
Breaststroke
Freestyle
Butterfly
Sidestroke
Which of the following are true about the BSA Swimmer Test?
A Swimmer Test is required for participation in aquatic activities
You may take as many rests as needed
Each individual scout has only three attempts to pass
The test is 100 yards total, 75 front stroke and 25 backstroke
The only aquatics badge that doesn't require a swimmer test is Small Boat Sailing
Which of the following is NOT a canoeing stroke needed for the Canoeing Merit Badge?
Forward sweep
J-Stroke
Backstroke
Double Paddle
How many yards total do you need to swim for the Lifesaving MB?
150
200
300
400
Which of the following is Second Class Requirement 5c.?
Demonstrate water rescue methods by reaching with your arm or leg...
Tell what precautions must be taken for a safe swim
Explain why swimming rescues should not be attempted when a reaching or throwing rescue is possible
Demonstrate your ability to pass a BSA Swimmer Test
Which of the following are First Class aquatics requirements?
Tell what precautions must be taken for a safe trip afloat
Demonstrate how to tie a fishermen's knot
Tell when the edge method can be used when teaching aquatics
Rescue a practice victim from approx. 30 feet away
Identify the basic parts of a canoe or a kayak, and the parts of a paddle or oar
True or False: Lifesaving is not an Eagle Required MB
True
False
True or False: You must have a buddy at all times when doing an aquatic activity.
True
False
What options are NOT parts of a paddle? (not an oar, there is a difference)
Grip
Face
Handle
Tip
Shaft
What is the correct order of water rescue methods.
Row, Throw, Reach, Go
Reach, Row, Throw, Go
Go, Throw, Row, Reach
Reach, Throw, Row, Go
Which two of the following are the least and most popular aquatic MB's?
Canoeing (most)
Water Sports (least)
Whitewater (most)
Scuba Diving (least)
Swimming (most)
For the Swimming MB, how long must you float face up for?
30 Seconds
45 Seconds
1 Minute
1:25 Minutes
For the Lifesaving MB, you need to recover a weight that is 10 feet underwater. How heavy is that weight?
8 Pounds
10 Pounds
12 Pounds
15 Pounds
Of all the aquatics MB's, how many of them are Eagle Required?
2
3
4
5
Along with Merit Badges, BSA offers special aquatics awards. What options below are awards that you can earn?
Surfing BSA
BSA Stand Up Paddle boarding
Mile Swim BSA
Board sailing BSA
Wake boarding BSA
What is the main difference between a canoe and a kayak?
Canoes usually have room for multiple people, kayaks are for one person
Kayaks are always faster, but canoes are much easier to control
Kayaks are less expensive, but canoes always usually last longer
Canoes are open on top, kayaks sit inside with legs stretched out
What side do starboard and port coordinate with?
Starboard - left
Starboard - right
Port - left
Port - right
They both mean right. Obviously...
How many canoes does Troop 599 have in the shed?
3
4
5
6
How should a life jacket fit so it is the most efficient?
Shouldn't even be able to feel it
Tight as possible, comfort is not an issue
Loose and airy, not a big issue
Snug, but comfortable at the same time
True or False: The bow of the canoe is the back side of the canoe.
True
False
