1) What does a red flag on the beach mean? a) This is the safest area to swim and is watched by lifeguards b) Dangerous wind conditions. Do not use inflatables. c) The beach is closed and it is very dangerous. d) The are is only safe for surfboards or kayaks, not swimming. 2) In the slogan Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide, what does the word 'Slap' mean? a) 'Slap' on a shirt b) 'Slap' on some sunscreen c) 'Slap' on a hat d) 'Slap' on sunglasses 3) What should you do if you get stung by a blue bottle? a) Clean the wound with cold water and wrap with a bandage b) Wash off the tentacles with salt water and flush with hot water c) Wash with cold water and put on a band-aid d) Wash with vinegar 4) What should you do if you are caught in a rip? a) Try to swim straight back to shore as fast as you can b) Dive under the water to avoid the rip current c) Panic and scream d) Stay calm, float, and raise one arm for help. 5) Where should you swim at the beach? a) Between the red and yellow flags b) Between the black and white check flags c) At non-patrolled beaches d) Close to the rocks so you can hold onto them 6) What deadly venomous marine creature can be found in Australian rock pools? a) Blue periwinkle b) Crab c) Blue-ringed octopus d) Purple sea urchin 7) What advice is NOT a good way to stay safe from sharks? a) Don't swim at night, dawn, or dusk. b) Swim near groups of people who are fishing. c) Don't wear shiny jewellery in the water. d) Swim or surf with other people 8) The sun safety slogan, 'Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, and Slide,' was updated in 2007. What was the original three-word slogan launched in 1980? a) Swim, Seek, Shade b) Sun, Sand, Safety c) Seek, Shade, Slip d) Slip, Slop, Slap 9) What does 'Slop' mean in the Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, Slide campaign? a) Apply sunscreen b) Apply a hat c) Find a shady area d) Put on sunglasses 10) A foreshore is... a) The sandy part of the beach. b) The area of land directly next to the water, often where there are parks or footpaths. c) The best part of the beach for fishing. d) A floating object in the water. 11) Where can you buy a drink from at the beach? a) The coast b) The buoy c) The kiosk d) The sandbank 12) What do lifeguards use drones for at the beach? a) To take photos for people at the beach b) To have fun with robots c) To communicate with each other across long distances d) To watch for sharks and struggling swimmers 13) What does a rip look like? a) Deeper dark coloured water with fewer or no breaking waves b) Discoloured brown water and foam on the surface beyond the breaking waves 14) 90% of shark bites are from... a) Tiger sharks, dusky sharks, and lemon sharks b) Bull sharks, tiger sharks, white sharks, and wobbegongs c) Great white sharks, reef sharks, wobbegongs, and hammerhead sharks d) Bull sharks, blacktip sharks, grey reef sharks, and tiger sharks 15) To keep safe at the beach you can... a) Swim between the flags b) Wear sunscreen and a hat c) Wear water shoes d) Swim in big waves e) Keep a first aid kit in your car f) Drink lots of water

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