Question

read the passage. then answer the question. underwater hockey in the 1950s, the british navy was looking for a way to help train divers during the winter; they ended up inventing a game that is now known as underwater hockey. two teams compete to move a weighted puck across the bottom of a swimming pool into the other teams goal. the players wear fins, a diving mask, thick gloves to protect their hands, and they use hockey sticks to move the puck underwater across the pool. the main challenge of the game is that players must hold their breath when they dive and swim underwater. this means that all underwater hockey players must also be strong swimmers. the game became very popular, and now it is played all over the world. which detail best illustrates the idea that underwater hockey challenges players? a underwater hockey is played with two large teams of divers. b underwater hockey is popular with members of the british navy. c underwater hockey players must be strong swimmers and strong divers. d underwater hockey players need a variety of equipment to play the game.

Explanation:

The passage emphasizes that players must hold their breath while diving and swimming underwater and also be strong swimmers. Option C directly states that underwater hockey players must be strong swimmers and strong divers, which highlights the challenges faced by players. Options A, B, and D do not focus on the challenges of the game for players.

Answer:

C. Underwater hockey players must be strong swimmers and strong divers.