PADI Advanced Open Water: Underwater
Navigation
What are the benefits of learning to navigate underwater? (choose all that apply) -
ANSWER...-A B C D
True or False. You can estimate distance with elapsed time by measuring how long it
takes to cover a fixed distance, then apply that rate to other distances. - ANSWER...-
True
What predive observations can assist you with natural navigation? - ANSWER...-A B C
True or False. If you descend head-first while slowly circling, you will find it easier to use
natural navigation upon reaching the bottom. - ANSWER...-FALSE
What natural references can help you navigate during a dive? (choose all that apply) -
ANSWER...-A B D
True or False. To maintain an accurate compass heading, you should keep the
lubberline centered with your body, look over the compass, keep the compass level and
needle inside the index marks on the bezel. - ANSWER...-TRUE
True or False. To set a reciprocal compass heading, turn the bezel so that the index
marks are 180 degrees from original heading, then turn your body so the compass
needle is inside the index mark. - ANSWER...-TRUE
You'll get the best use of a compass underwater by: (choose all that apply) -
ANSWER...-A B C D
Navigation
What are the benefits of learning to navigate underwater? (choose all that apply) -
ANSWER...-A B C D
True or False. You can estimate distance with elapsed time by measuring how long it
takes to cover a fixed distance, then apply that rate to other distances. - ANSWER...-
True
What predive observations can assist you with natural navigation? - ANSWER...-A B C
True or False. If you descend head-first while slowly circling, you will find it easier to use
natural navigation upon reaching the bottom. - ANSWER...-FALSE
What natural references can help you navigate during a dive? (choose all that apply) -
ANSWER...-A B D
True or False. To maintain an accurate compass heading, you should keep the
lubberline centered with your body, look over the compass, keep the compass level and
needle inside the index marks on the bezel. - ANSWER...-TRUE
True or False. To set a reciprocal compass heading, turn the bezel so that the index
marks are 180 degrees from original heading, then turn your body so the compass
needle is inside the index mark. - ANSWER...-TRUE
You'll get the best use of a compass underwater by: (choose all that apply) -
ANSWER...-A B C D
