Question 1

Where did the marine rescue take place?

Accepted Answer

It took place near Great Barrier Reef.

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It took place near Sydney Harbour Bridge.

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It took place near Snowy Mountains range.

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It took place near Uluru desert region.

Question 2

What building did the team visit earlier?

Accepted Answer

They visited a local marine aquarium.

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They visited a local art gallery.

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They visited a local sports stadium.

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They visited a local train station.

Question 3

What small organism was studied in water samples?

Accepted Answer

A single celled amoeba was studied.

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A deep sea shark was studied.

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A migrating whale was studied.

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A large sea turtle was studied.

Question 4

Which ancient leader was mentioned in discussion?

Accepted Answer

Caesar was mentioned during discussion.

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Cook was mentioned during discussion.

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Lincoln was mentioned during discussion.

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Napoleon was mentioned during discussion.

Question 5

What plant life was growing on reef rocks?

Accepted Answer

Green algae covered the reef rocks.

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White sand covered the reef rocks.

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Dry moss covered the reef rocks.

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Red clay covered the reef rocks.

Question 6

Why did the team research aetiology carefully?

Accepted Answer

They needed to identify disease causes.

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They needed to organise sport events.

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They needed to design museum displays.

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They needed to increase tourist numbers.

Question 7

Why might a diver with haemophilia face risk?

Accepted Answer

Injury could prevent proper clotting.

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Injury could strengthen bone growth.

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Injury could increase lung capacity.

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Injury could improve rapid healing.

Question 8

Why was an orthopaedic specialist consulted?

Accepted Answer

A diver suffered bone injury.

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A diver developed stomach illness.

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A diver lost navigation equipment.

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A diver caught viral infection.

Question 9

Why would coeliac condition affect expedition meals?

Accepted Answer

Gluten containing food must be avoided.

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Fruit containing food must be avoided.

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Dairy containing food must be avoided.

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Seafood containing food must be avoided.

Question 10

Why was palaeontology mentioned during reef exploration?

Accepted Answer

Fossils were discovered underwater nearby.

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Lost cameras were discovered underwater nearby.

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Modern boats were discovered underwater nearby.

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Fishing nets were discovered underwater nearby.

Question 11

Which quality most strengthened the rescue response?

Accepted Answer

Calm knowledge supported informed decision making.

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Emotional reaction supported informed decision making.

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Rapid excitement supported informed decision making.

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Public popularity supported informed decision making.

Question 12

What broader lesson about science does story suggest?

Accepted Answer

Understanding causes prevents future catastrophe.

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Ignoring causes prevents future catastrophe.

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Denying causes prevents future catastrophe.

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Guessing causes prevents future catastrophe.

Question 13

How does the story portray responsible medical practice?

Accepted Answer

Careful diagnosis precedes confident treatment.

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Public pressure precedes confident treatment.

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Loud debate precedes confident treatment.

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Quick assumption precedes confident treatment.

Question 14

Which action best reflects virtuous leadership underwater?

Accepted Answer

Protecting others before personal recognition.

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Seeking recognition before protecting others.

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Avoiding effort before protecting others.

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Delaying response before protecting others.

Question 15

What enduring message extends beyond the reef incident?

Accepted Answer

Knowledge and preparation protect fragile environments.

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Argument and pride protect fragile environments.

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Fame and speed protect fragile environments.

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Comfort and popularity protect fragile environments.

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