Multiple choice general knowledge

SCUBA divers cannot pass gas (i.e. fart) at depths of 33 feet or below.

  1. True

  2. False

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This is a myth. While gas compression occurs at depth due to increased water pressure, the gas in the digestive tract does compress but does not prevent flatulence. In fact, some divers report increased gas due to pressure changes affecting digestion. At depth, compressed gas would actually be smaller in volume than at the surface.