Divemaster - Chapter 8 (Awareness of the Dive Environment) questions with correct answers

Why is it important to be knowledgeable about the biological and physical properties of the aquatic realm? CORRECT ANSWER - Helps satisfy diver curiosity - Helps plan dives according to the environmental conditions - You can make divers aware of fragile organisms To learn more about the aquatic realm you can CORRECT ANSWER - Take project aware Specialty Divers course - Take Underwater Naturalist course - Consult guides, ID slates, & other references - Check out environmental & conservation websites Why is diving in an environmentally sensitive manner important? CORRECT ANSWER - Helps you be a role model - Gives you credibility as ambassador for the aquatic realm - Helps reduce the effects you have on the environment while diving What percentage of earth is covered in water? CORRECT ANSWER 71% The _______________ theoretically connects all water on earth CORRECT ANSWER Hydrological cycle The theory that, overtime, every water molecule passes through every body of water on earth.