 |  Dangers of the Sea 50 Flashcards |  Start |
 | What imagery is used to describe the great white shark in Peter Benchley's 'Jaws' when it circles a boat? |  Card: 1 / 50 |
| The shark is depictedImagery of the Great White Shark in 'Jaws'
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| Fill in the blank: Hooper is lowered into the sea in a metal cage to photograph the shark, which ascends effortlessly like an '___ gliding towards an appointment.' | Card: 3 / 50 |
| Angel of death  | Card: 4 / 50 |
| True or False: The shark's approach is described as loud and aggressive, causing immediate panic. | Card: 5 / 50 |
| False: The shark's approach is described as silent and chilling, emphasizing its stealth.  | Card: 6 / 50 |
| What happens to the metal cage when the shark rams it? | Card: 7 / 50 |
| ShattersShark Cage Dynamics
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| Riddle: I glide through the water, silent and sleek, with teeth like knives and a powerful physique. What am I? | Card: 9 / 50 |
| A great white shark  | Card: 10 / 50 |
| What visual detail is noted about the gills of the shark in the extract? | Card: 11 / 50 |
| Rippling GillsShark Gills: A Menacing Feature
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| Fill in the blank: The shark's immense size and strength are demonstrated as it passes Hooper, leading with its ___ followed by its slack jaw. | Card: 13 / 50 |
| Snout  | Card: 14 / 50 |
| What action does Hooper take as the shark approaches the cage? | Card: 15 / 50 |
| Hooper recoilsThe Shark Encounter in 'Jaws'
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| Multiple Choice: What does Hooper hear as the shark moves away from the cage? A) Silence B) Faint pops C) Loud roars D) Water splashes | Card: 17 / 50 |
| B) Faint pops, which are the sounds of bullets fired from above.  | Card: 18 / 50 |
| What sensory mechanism allows the shark to detect the presence of the woman in the water? | Card: 19 / 50 |
| Thin CanalsShark Sensory Mechanism
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| Fill in the blank: The woman begins to swim with a ___ stroke, indicating her lack of formal training. | Card: 21 / 50 |
| Jerky, head-above-water  | Card: 22 / 50 |
| True or False: The woman is aware of the shark approaching her as she swims farther from the shore. | Card: 23 / 50 |
| False. The woman is unaware of the shark's approach.  | Card: 24 / 50 |
| What physical response does the woman experience when she senses something amiss in the water? | Card: 25 / 50 |
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| She feels a wave of pressure and is gripped by an inexplicable fear.  | Card: 26 / 50 |
| Riddle: I swim silently beneath the waves, sensing vibrations with my body's canals, and when I strike, it's swift and fierce. What am I? | Card: 27 / 50 |
| A shark  | Card: 28 / 50 |
| Fill in the blank: The tension mounts as predator and prey ___ in the water. | Card: 29 / 50 |
| Converge  | Card: 30 / 50 |
| What does the woman cling to as she swims, believing it might offer her help? | Card: 31 / 50 |
| The sight of house lights.  | Card: 32 / 50 |
| Multiple Choice: What happens to the woman when a wave trips her? | Card: 33 / 50 |
| She falters but regains her footing.  | Card: 34 / 50 |
| What psychological concept explains why our fear of sharks is not innate but learned? | Card: 35 / 50 |
| Fear is a learned response, derived from ancestral survival instincts to avoid dangerous animals.  | Card: 36 / 50 |
| Shark attacks are rare when compared to other dangers; for example, ___ pose greater risks. | Card: 37 / 50 |
| Vending machines or collapsing cows.  | Card: 38 / 50 |
| True or False: The fear of sharks, known as galeophobia, is primarily based on actual statistics of shark attacks. | Card: 39 / 50 |
| FalseUnderstanding Galeophobia: The Fear of Sharks
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| What film significantly amplified the fear of sharks in popular culture? | Card: 41 / 50 |
| The 1975 film 'Jaws'.  | Card: 42 / 50 |
| Riddle: I swim in the ocean with teeth that can shred, yet most of the time, I’m not a threat to dread. What am I? | Card: 43 / 50 |
| A shark.  | Card: 44 / 50 |
| Fill in the blank: The great white shark has mouths lined with up to ___ dagger-like teeth. | Card: 45 / 50 |
| 300.  | Card: 46 / 50 |
| What does marine biologist Blake Chapman indicate is a primary reason for the fear of sharks? | Card: 47 / 50 |
| The formidable nature of sharks and their potential threat to humans.  | Card: 48 / 50 |
| What is the emotional response that overshadows the facts about shark attacks? | Card: 49 / 50 |
| The fear of being attacked by a mysterious predator in the water.  | Card: 50 / 50 |
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