California Junior Lifeguard Programs

Quiz Knowledge of the ocean environment and how to be safe in and around it is essential for all beach goers. Take our ocean safety quiz below and find out how much you have learned so far.

1:	What is a rip current?
	A: A body of water traveling seaward caused by wave action and or tides B: A wave that comes in very fast. C: A body of water running along a beach. D: A current caused by a river mouth or stream.
2:	When the lifeguards display a yellow flag with a black ball it means?
	A: No bowling allowed B: Stay off rocks C: No swimming allowed D: No surfing allowed
3:	When using sun screen you should remember to...
	A: Always use sun screen with a SPF of 15 or greater B: Apply liberally before exposure and after swimming or exercising C: Reapply every 2 hours D: All of the above
4:	The term SPF, when located on skin care products, means..
	A: Sunburn Prevention Formula B: Sun Protection Factor C: Swiss Professional Formula D: None of the above
5:	The three stages of heat related illnesses are...
	A: sweating, heat cramps, and sunburn B: heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke C: heat stroke, vomiting, and sunburn D: hot dry skin, sweating, and cramps
6:	The last and most serious stage of heat related illness is?
	A: Heat Cramps B: Heat Stroke C: Vomiting D: Heat Exhaustion
7:	The immediate first aid for a stingray sting is to...
	A: remove stinger B: apply antiseptic C: soak in hot water D: apply cold pack to the sting
8:	If you find an injured animal on the beach you should..
	A: perform immediate First-aid B: leave it alone and notify proper authorities C: take it to the lifeguards D: ignore it and let it take care of itself
9:	What causes surf?
	A: When a strong wind blows at low tide B: Winds and storms at sea cause waves that break when they reach the shallow water on the coastline C: When a beach has sand bars and rocks D: When the tide is coming in.
10:	The steps for CHECK-CALL-CARE are?
	A: CHECK the scene to ensure it's safe and CHECK the victim. B: CALL 9-1-1 or your local emergency number. C: CARE for the person until help arrives. D: All of the above

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