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The use of a wetsuit helps reduce the onset of hypothermia but does not prevent it entirely. In very cold ocean waters (Alaska, BC, Washington state) a wetsuit can help a swimmer stay alive for hours especially if properly equipped with booties and a cap.
In warmer waters (California, Mexico, Australia) the wetsuit will prevent hypothermia but will not help with the degradation of the skin in salt water. A person can live for days in such conditions until dehydration and exhaustion take their toll.
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What ocean is 1280 km long and 16000 km wide?
the pacific ocean
How long does it take to sail from the Atlantic ocean to the pacific ocean?
That depends entirely on where in the Pacific to where in the Atlantic.
What is californias location relation to the pacific ocean?
California is on the est rim of Pacific Ocean. It has a long coastline
Is the mississippi river longer than the pacific Ocean?
The Pacific Ocean is not 'long'; it is wide. But the Pacific is much wider [maximum 12,300 miles] than the Mississippi is long [2320 miles].
What is an ocean that is experiencing short intermediate and long wave periods?
the pacific ocean
What is distance to pacific ocean from Northfield MN?
A long long way!
What is the ocean west of Virginia?
The ocean west of Virginia is a long way away- it is the Pacific.
Which two oceans link the panama canal?
The Panama Canal links the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. The Panama Canal is 48 miles long. It is the fastest way to get from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
Which 2 continents are linked by the isthmus of panama?
The Panama Canal links the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. The Panama Canal is 48 miles long. It is the fastest way to get from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
How long can winter last in the northern part of the cordillera?
We can't really tell the exact temperature . But the winters there are pretty cold because they are moderated on the pacific ocean.
How big is the pacific?
the pacific ocean is exactly 166000000 square kilometers and64092958.318 square miles long
Who was the first to spot the pacific ocean?
There were people living all around the Pacific Ocean long before there was anyone to report history. The first European person to see the Pacific Ocean from the Americas was Vasco Nunez de Balboa in late September, 1513.
