Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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What should you do if you get caught in a rip current? Swim directly back to shore, against the rip current Swim perpendicular to the direction of the rip current Do nothing, just let the rip current take you. Hopefully there's a lifeguard on duty. Panic
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Transcribed Image Text:What should you do if you get caught in a rip current? Swim directly back to shore, against the rip current Swim perpendicular to the direction of the rip current Do nothing, just let the rip current take you. Hopefully there's a lifeguard on duty. Panic
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