Exam (elaborations) SSI Open Water Diver

Which of the statements concerning sound transmission underwater is incorrect? -A: Sound will travel farther underwater then in air -B: Divers find it difficult to locate the direction of a sound producing source -C: Divers find it easy to talk to each other directly through water -D: Sound travels four times faster underwater than in air correct answerC The absolute pressure expressed in terms of atmospheres absolute at 33 feet in sea water is: -A: 2 ata -B:1 ata -C: 4 ata -D: 3 ata correct answerA The condition in which certain colors are diminished as depth increases is called: -A: Refraction -B: Turbidity -C: Diffusion -D: Absorption correct answerD Earplugs: -A: Aid equalization of the middle of the ear -B: Protect against cold -C: Should never be worn while diving -D: Protect ears from squeeze correct answerC Gauge pressure is defined as: -A: Hydrostatic pressure minus 1 ata -B: The pressure at the surface -C: The depth reading on a gauge -D: Absolute pressure minus 1 ata correct answerD Sinus squeeze can be prevented by: -A: Valsalva technique -B: Wearing earplugs -C: Tilting the divers head back and forth