Question

Question 1-11

A common oceanic condition that beach goers must be aware of are rip currents, which are powerful narrow channels of fast moving water along the shore. Which safety measure should a beach goer observe if they are at a beach with strong rip currents?

A) Leave the beach

B) Avoid going into the water

C) Avoid walking near the shoreline

D) Only swim in the water if lifeguard is present

Answer 1

a) Leaving the beach is not always necessary, but it may be recommended if there are strong rip currents present and the beach is not equipped with lifeguards or other safety measures.

c) Avoiding walking near the shoreline is not necessarily a safety measure for rip currents, as they are typically found in deeper water rather than close to shore. However, it is still important to be aware of your surroundings and any potential hazards.

b) Avoid going into the water. Rip currents can be extremely dangerous and can pull swimmers out to sea. It is important to stay aware of any warning signs or flags posted at the beach and to always follow the advice of lifeguards. If there are strong rip currents present, it is best to avoid going into the water altogether.

d) Only swimming in the water if a lifeguard is present is always a good safety measure, regardless of whether there are rip currents present. Lifeguards are trained to monitor the conditions and keep swimmers safe, so it is important to follow their instructions and advice.

Answer 2

In the case of strong rip currents it is safe to say that be best option if you are on the water is the do not fight against the current and try to float and swim parallel to the shore, if you are in the beach you must avoid going into the water (b). The other options can be also applyed if as alternativies, however the one that can safely secure that you can stay in the beach and don't be affected by the current is the alternative b.