Water Safety for Preschoolers: Stay Safe Around Water

Question 1

When you swim in a pool, what helps keep you safe?

Accepted Answer

A life jacket

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A helmet

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Goggles

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Water shoes

Question 2

What should you do to stay safe around water?

Accepted Answer

Swim with a friend.

Accepted Answer

Wear a life jacket on a boat.

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Dive into the pool from the side.

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Run around the pool.

Question 3

When playing in or around water, what is the most important thing to remember?

Accepted Answer

To stay close to an adult

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To wear a life jacket

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To never go near the water

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To always jump in the water feet first

Question 4

When you play near water, who should be with you?

Accepted Answer

Your mom or dad

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Your friend

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Your teacher

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Your brother or sister

Question 5

What should you do if you see a friend floating face down in the water?

Accepted Answer

Call for help from a grown-up.

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Jump in and save them.

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Throw them a life jacket.

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Do nothing.

Question 6

When playing in or near water, what should you always wear to stay safe?

Accepted Answer

A life jacket

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A hat

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Your shoes

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Nothing

Question 7

When you go boating, what should you always wear to keep you safe in the water?

Accepted Answer

A life jacket

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A hat

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A pair of shoes

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A bathing suit

Question 8

When playing in the water, why is it important to have a friend close by?

Accepted Answer

To help each other stay safe

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To splash each other

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To share toys

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To have fun

Question 9

When you are playing in the water and you see a friend who looks like they are going underwater, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Call for help from a grown-up right away.

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Jump in and try to save them yourself.

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Throw a toy to them.

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Do nothing.

Question 10

Which of these is a water safety rule?

Accepted Answer

Always swim with a buddy.

Accepted Answer

Never go swimming in a pool that is not supervised by an adult.

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It is okay to swim in a river or lake without a life jacket.

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It is okay to dive into a pool without checking the water depth first.

Question 11

Where should you play in the water?

Accepted Answer

With a grown-up in the pool

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In the lake all alone

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In the bathtub without a grown-up

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In the river without a grown-up

Question 12

When you play in the water, who should be with you?

Accepted Answer

A grown-up

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Your friend

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No one

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Your pet

Question 13

When we play with water, it's important to stay safe. Which of these rules helps us stay safe when we play in the water?

Accepted Answer

Stay away from the big drain at the bottom of the pool.

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Run by the pool.

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Jump in the pool without an adult.

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Swim out to the deepest part of the pool.

Question 14

What should you do if you fall in a pool?

Accepted Answer

Swim to an adult

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Stay in the water and wait for someone to come

Question 15

When you're playing near the water, what's the best thing to do to stay safe?

Accepted Answer

Stay close to a grown-up or lifeguard.

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Jump in without checking first.

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Play by yourself without telling anyone.

Question 16

When you see someone splashing and struggling in the water, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Call for help from a grown-up

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Jump in and save them

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Throw them a life jacket

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Swim out and grab them

Question 17

When you go swimming, what should you wear to help keep you safe?

Accepted Answer

A life jacket

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A hat

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A pair of goggles

Question 18

When playing with water, it's important to have a friend nearby to help keep you safe. What is this water safety rule called?

Accepted Answer

Buddy Rule

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Never Go Near Water

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Jump Headfirst

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Play in Thunderstorms

Question 19

When playing near water, what should you never do?

Accepted Answer

Go too far into the water

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Play with a friend

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Wear a life jacket

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Stay close to the side of the pool

Question 20

What is a rule to keep you safe around water?

Accepted Answer

Don't go near the water without a grown-up.

Accepted Answer

You should always wear a life jacket when you are in the water.

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You can swim anywhere you want.

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It's okay to play with toys in the water.

Question 21

If you see someone in the water without a life jacket and they look like they're having trouble, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Tell a grown-up or lifeguard right away.

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Jump in and save them yourself.

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Don't worry about it and keep playing.

Question 22

What should you do if you see a body of water that looks dirty or has sharp things in it?

Accepted Answer

Stay away and tell a grown-up.

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Go in the water right away.

Question 23

If you see your friend Ben playing in the pool without an adult, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Tell a grown-up right away.

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Jump in the pool and play with Ben.

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Ignore Ben and play with your toys.

Question 24

Before you jump into a pool, what should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Check how deep the water is

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Jump in headfirst

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Run around the pool

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Push your friends in

Question 25

When playing in the water, what helps us float and stay safe?

Accepted Answer

A bright yellow life jacket

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A colorful swimsuit

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A big, round beach hat

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Sparkly shoes that make splashing sounds

Question 26

When you want to play near the water, what's the very first thing you should do?

Accepted Answer

Ask a grown-up to watch you

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Jump in and splash!

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Run away quickly

Question 27

When you play in the water, what should you always wear to stay safe?

Accepted Answer

Life jacket

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Hat

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Shoes

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Helmet

Question 28

Which of these is NOT a safe thing to do when you are in the water?

Accepted Answer

Swim in the deep end of the pool if you are a good swimmer.

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Stay close to an adult.

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Don't run or jump around the pool.

Question 29

When we play near water, what special clothing can help keep us safe?

Accepted Answer

Floaties

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Raincoat

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Boots

Question 30

When you're swimming in a pool, where should you stay to be safe?

Accepted Answer

Close to the edge where you can touch the bottom

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In the middle of the deep end

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Under the diving board

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In the shallow end where you can't touch the bottom

Question 31

When you are near water, what is something you should always do to stay safe?

Accepted Answer

Wear a life jacket

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Go swimming by yourself

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Ignore the rules and signs

Question 32

When swimming, what is the most important rule to keep you safe?

Accepted Answer

Always have an adult with you in the water.

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Jump in the water head first.

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Swim away from the pool ladder.

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Hold your breath underwater for as long as you can.

Question 33

Before you jump in a pool, what's the first thing you should do?

Accepted Answer

Ask a grown-up if it's okay to swim.

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Jump right in and start splashing.

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Tell your friends you're going swimming.

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Put on your swimsuit and goggles.

Question 34

When you're near the pool or beach, who should be close by to keep you safe?

Accepted Answer

Mom, Dad, or another grownup

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A friend

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The dog

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Your favorite toy

Question 35

When you play in or near water, who should be there to keep you safe?

Accepted Answer

Your parent or grown-up

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Your friend

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Your pet

Question 36

When you play in the water, who should always be with you?

Accepted Answer

An adult

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No one

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A friend

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A pet

Question 37

When you play in the water, who should you always stay close to?

Accepted Answer

A grown-up

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Your friend

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Your pet

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Your toy

Question 38

When you play in the water, what is the most important thing to do to stay safe?

Accepted Answer

Stay close to an adult.

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Wear a life jacket.

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Play by yourself.

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Jump in the water headfirst.

Question 39

Missy is playing near the pool with a grown-up. What should Missy do if she wants to get in the water?

Accepted Answer

Ask the grown-up to get in the water with her.

Answer

Get in the water by herself.

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Jump into the pool from the side.

Question 40

When you're playing in the pool, what helps you stay on top of the water?

Accepted Answer

A life jacket

Answer

A swimsuit

Answer

Goggles

Question 41

Why is it important to have an adult with you when swimming in a pool?

Accepted Answer

Because you might get tired and need help getting out

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Because you might get lost

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Because you might get sunburned

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Because you might get cold

Question 42

What can you do to keep the water clean when you play in it?

Accepted Answer

Wash your hands before swimming

Accepted Answer

Take a shower after swimming

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Throw trash in the water

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Use sunscreen that's not made for water

Question 43

How can we help keep our friends safe around water?

Accepted Answer

Tell them about the rules and dangers.

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Show them how to float.

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Play water games with them.

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Leave them alone near water.

Question 44

If you see a person struggling in water, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Go get an adult

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Try to rescue them yourself

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Ignore them and continue playing

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Throw a life jacket to them from a distance

Question 45

What special thing helps us stay afloat if we fall into the water?

Accepted Answer

Life jacket

Answer

Swimsuit

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Goggles

Answer

Whistle

Question 46

If you see someone in the water who needs help, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Call for help and throw them a life jacket.

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Jump in and try to save them.

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Ignore them and keep playing.

Question 47

What should you do to stay safe around water in the winter?

Accepted Answer

Wear a life jacket when boating.

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Play on frozen lakes and rivers.

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Swim in open water without adult supervision.

Question 48

Why do we use a whistle or signaling device in water safety?

Accepted Answer

To call for help because someone needs it

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To scare away animals

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To make noise and have fun

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To let everyone know you're there

Question 49

What is the MOST important thing to remember to keep safe in the water?

Accepted Answer

Always wear a life jacket when you are in or around water.

Answer

Never swim alone.

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Don't dive into shallow water.

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Don't run around the pool.

Question 50

Lifeguards help keep people safe at the pool. What is their most important job?

Accepted Answer

Watching over the swimmers to keep them safe

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Playing with the kids

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Teaching swimming lessons

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Selling food and drinks

Question 51

When you are near water, what is the most important thing you should do?

Accepted Answer

Always have an adult with you near water.

Answer

Stay close to the edge of the water.

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Wear a life jacket when boating.

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Don't jump into water that is too shallow.

Question 52

When playing in water, who should you always have with you?

Accepted Answer

An adult

Answer

A friend

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A life jacket

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A toy

Question 53

Why is it important to wear a life jacket when boating?

Accepted Answer

Because it helps you stay afloat if you fall in

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Because it looks cool

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Because it keeps you warm

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Because it makes the boat go faster

Question 54

Which of these is NOT a safe place to play in water?

Accepted Answer

A pond with deep water

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A swimming pool with an adult present

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A bathtub with a parent supervising

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A lake with shallow water

Question 55

Why should you stay away from electrical cords and wires near water?

Accepted Answer

Because they can give you a shock

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Because they can make the water dirty

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Because they can cause a fire

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Because they can attract fish

Question 56

What should you do if you get cold or tired while playing in water?

Accepted Answer

Get out of the water and warm up

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Keep playing

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Wave to someone for help

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Ignore it and stay in the water

Question 57

You see your friend playing too close to the pool. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Tell them to move back

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Do nothing

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Push them away

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Jump in and join them

Question 58

How can you help keep your friends safe when you're near water?

Accepted Answer

Tell them about water safety.

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Don't tell anyone about water safety.

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Don't listen to grown-ups about water safety.

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Push your friends into the water.

Question 59

If you see a friend in the water waving their arms and making splashing noises, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Get help from a grown-up.

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Jump in and save them myself.

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Throw them something that floats.

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Ignore them and go play.

Question 60

What helps you to see clearly underwater?

Accepted Answer

Goggles

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Sunglasses

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A snorkel

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A hat

Question 61

Which of these is a good rule to follow near water?

Accepted Answer

Stay away from water alone

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Wear a helmet

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Run around the pool

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Talk to strangers

Question 62

What should you do if you get water in your ears?

Accepted Answer

Tilt your head and shake it

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Jump up and down

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Put your finger in your ear

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Ignore it

Question 63

Which part of a swimming pool is the most dangerous?

Accepted Answer

The deep end

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The shallow end

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The diving board

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The ladder

Question 64

How should you clean your hands after playing in water?

Accepted Answer

With soap and water

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With sand

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With a towel

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With dirt