Snorkeling Equipment

Test your knowledge about the equipment used in snorkeling.

16 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the primary purpose of a snorkel?

  1. To breathe underwater
  2. To keep water out of the nose and mouth
  3. To communicate with other snorkelers
  4. To help with buoyancy
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the typical length of a snorkel?

  1. 12-18 inches
  2. 24-36 inches
  3. 48-60 inches
  4. 72-84 inches
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of a snorkel mask?

  1. To protect the eyes from water and glare
  2. To help with breathing underwater
  3. To keep water out of the nose and mouth
  4. To communicate with other snorkelers
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common type of snorkel mask?

  1. Full-face mask
  2. Half-face mask
  3. Split-fin mask
  4. Panoramic mask
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of snorkel fins?

  1. To help with swimming
  2. To help with breathing underwater
  3. To keep water out of the nose and mouth
  4. To communicate with other snorkelers
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common type of snorkel fin?

  1. Open-heel fins
  2. Closed-heel fins
  3. Split-fin fins
  4. Paddle fins
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of a snorkel vest?

  1. To help with swimming
  2. To help with breathing underwater
  3. To keep water out of the nose and mouth
  4. To provide buoyancy
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common type of snorkel vest?

  1. Type I
  2. Type II
  3. Type III
  4. Type IV
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of a snorkel buoy?

  1. To help with swimming
  2. To help with breathing underwater
  3. To keep water out of the nose and mouth
  4. To mark the snorkeler's location
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common type of snorkel buoy?

  1. Torpedo buoy
  2. Horseshoe buoy
  3. Ring buoy
  4. Tube buoy
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of a snorkel flag?

  1. To help with swimming
  2. To help with breathing underwater
  3. To keep water out of the nose and mouth
  4. To signal for help
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common type of snorkel flag?

  1. Red flag
  2. White flag
  3. Blue flag
  4. Yellow flag
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of a snorkel whistle?

  1. To help with swimming
  2. To help with breathing underwater
  3. To keep water out of the nose and mouth
  4. To signal for help
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common type of snorkel whistle?

  1. Pea whistle
  2. Fox 40 whistle
  3. Acme Thunderer whistle
  4. NRS Rescue whistle
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of a snorkel knife?

  1. To help with swimming
  2. To help with breathing underwater
  3. To keep water out of the nose and mouth
  4. To cut through underwater vegetation
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common type of snorkel knife?

  1. Fixed-blade knife
  2. Folding knife
  3. Serrated knife
  4. Dive knife