How to explore shipwrecks underwater - Test
  • 1. What is the first step in planning a shipwreck dive?
A) Diving without a plan.
B) Research the shipwreck's history and location.
C) Immediately buying dive gear.
D) Inviting all your friends.
  • 2. Which certification is highly recommended for wreck diving?
A) Open Water Diver
B) Rescue Diver
C) Wreck Diver Specialty
D) Advanced Open Water Diver
  • 3. What should you do before entering a shipwreck?
A) Swim inside immediately.
B) Assess the wreck's stability and condition.
C) Ignore any safety concerns.
D) Remove artifacts as souvenirs.
  • 4. What is a crucial piece of equipment for wreck penetration?
A) Dive Reel with Line
B) Fishing Rod
C) Axe
D) Hammer
  • 5. What is the primary purpose of a dive reel and line?
A) To measure the size of the wreck.
B) To tie off loose objects.
C) To catch fish inside the wreck.
D) To find your way back to the exit.
  • 6. What is a common hazard inside shipwrecks?
A) Friendly Fish
B) Unlimited Air Supply
C) Sharp Metal and Debris
D) Perfect Visibility
  • 7. What type of gas mixture is often used for deeper wreck dives?
A) Carbonated Water
B) Trimix
C) Regular Air
D) Helium Only
  • 8. Why is proper buoyancy control essential in wreck diving?
A) To swim faster.
B) To impress other divers.
C) Buoyancy doesn't matter in wreck diving.
D) To avoid stirring up silt and reducing visibility.
  • 9. What should you do if you become disoriented inside a wreck?
A) Panic and swim randomly.
B) Remove your mask to see better.
C) Follow your guideline back to the exit.
D) Call for help (it won't work underwater).
  • 10. What is a good buddy team practice for wreck diving?
A) Splitting up to explore more of the wreck.
B) Ignoring each other during the dive.
C) Agreeing on a maximum penetration distance and time.
D) Competing to see who finds the coolest artifact.
  • 11. What is the best way to preserve shipwrecks?
A) Collect souvenirs.
B) Clean the wreck.
C) Leave everything as you found it.
D) Move artifacts to a safer location.
  • 12. What is a common term for poor visibility caused by disturbed sediment?
A) Clear Water
B) Silt Out
C) Sun Glare
D) Blue Hole
  • 13. Which of these is NOT a common risk associated with wreck diving?
A) Loss of visibility.
B) Entanglement.
C) Shark attacks within the wreck (generally rare).
D) Decompression sickness.
  • 14. Why is Nitrox often used in wreck diving?
A) To attract fish.
B) To increase bottom time.
C) To make you feel weightless.
D) To make your dive gear look cooler.
  • 15. What is a good practice regarding your air supply during a wreck dive?
A) Use as much air as you can.
B) Share your air with every fish you see.
C) Ignore your air gauge.
D) Follow the 'rule of thirds'.
  • 16. What does the 'rule of thirds' mean?
A) Swim for 1/3 of the dive, rest for 1/3, look for treasure 1/3
B) Divide your air supply by three and use it randomly.
C) 1/3 for fun, 1/3 for photos, 1/3 for exiting.
D) 1/3 to enter, 1/3 to exit, 1/3 reserve.
  • 17. What can a dive light help you see in a shipwreck?
A) Only darkness.
B) The surface above.
C) The interior structure and marine life.
D) Other divers far away.
  • 18. What is the recommended procedure for dealing with strong currents near a wreck?
A) Swim inside the wreck for shelter.
B) Pretend the current isn't there.
C) Abort the dive or use a down line.
D) Fight against the current.
  • 19. What information can you gather from a shipwreck's artifacts?
A) A prediction of the future.
B) Insights into the ship's history and purpose.
C) The current weather conditions.
D) The best fishing spots.
  • 20. What type of communication system is often used for wreck diving?
A) Hand signals and underwater writing slates.
B) Cell phones.
C) Shouting.
D) Smoke signals.
  • 21. What is the primary reason for having a dive plan?
A) To ensure a safe and organized dive.
B) To make the dive more expensive.
C) To look professional.
D) To impress other divers.
  • 22. What is the best way to handle encountering marine life inside a wreck?
A) Try to touch them.
B) Feed them.
C) Observe from a distance and avoid disturbing them.
D) Chase them.
  • 23. What is a common term for a section of a wreck that has collapsed?
A) Pinch point
B) Treasure trove
C) Swim through
D) Open water
  • 24. What should you do if you see another diver in distress inside the wreck?
A) Assess the situation and offer assistance if safe to do so.
B) Immediately surface.
C) Panic and swim away.
D) Ignore them and continue your dive.
  • 25. Why is it important to have proper training for wreck diving?
A) Training isn't important.
B) To find treasure.
C) To understand and mitigate the risks involved.
D) To brag to your friends.
  • 26. What is the general depth range where most accessible shipwrecks are found?
A) Only in the deepest parts of the ocean.
B) Very shallow, close to shore.
C) Extremely deep, requiring specialized equipment.
D) Varies greatly depending on location.
  • 27. What is one advantage of using a dive computer during a wreck dive?
A) It controls the underwater currents.
B) It tracks your depth, time, and nitrogen absorption.
C) It translates fish language.
D) It makes you a better swimmer.
  • 28. What is a consideration regarding your exposure suit on a wreck dive?
A) It helps you float better.
B) It makes you invisible to sharks.
C) It provides protection from cold water and sharp objects.
D) It's only for fashion.
  • 29. When planning a wreck dive, what type of weather conditions are important to check?
A) Sea state, wind, and visibility.
B) Whether it's sunny or cloudy.
C) The pollen count.
D) Air temperature.
  • 30. What is the importance of a post-dive debriefing after a wreck dive?
A) To discuss the dive, share observations, and learn from the experience.
B) It's not necessary.
C) To brag about your accomplishments.
D) To complain about the dive.
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