Multiple Choice
You are in a ship in deep water offshore from a large island.There is a heavy swell from the northeast and the island is to the southwest of you when the ship capsizes.Based on the wave direction,what should you do?
A) Just float,the waves will drive you to shore since the waves are moving toward the island.
B) Swim like crazy; the waves are going to carry you away from shore.
C) Swim toward the island; the waves aren't going to take you anywhere.
D) Swim in a circle because that is what the waves are doing.
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