SSI OPEN WATER DIVER COMPLETE EXAM PARCTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023 NEW SOLUTION GUIDE One atmosphere of pressure is defined as: a) Each 34 feet of depth in freshwater b) each 33 ft. of depth in saltwater c) 1 ata d) All answers are correct. - ANS All answers are correct The absolute pressure expressed in terms of atmospheres absolute at 33 ft. in sea water is: a) 1 ata b) 3 ata c) 2 ata d) 4 ata - ANS 2 ata Underwater, the bending of light rays causes objects to appear to be: a) closer b) the same as the surface c) At an angle consistent with the bend of the light d) Farther away - ANS Closer If you experience pain in your ears during descent: a) Place a finger in the ear canal and gently massage the ear until the pain ceases. b) Continue the descent while gently exhaling into the maskc) Abort the dive d) Stop the descent and ascend until the pain stops. - ANS Stop the descent and ascend until the pain stops. Sinus squeeze can be prevented by: a) Not diving with a cold b) Wearing earplugs c) Tilting the divers