The Role of Icebergs in Shipwreck History
  • 1. What major event in 1912 highlighted the dangers of icebergs to maritime navigation?
A) Sinking of the Britannic
B) Sinking of the Titanic
C) Sinking of the Lusitania
D) Sinking of the Andrea Doria
  • 2. Which ocean is famously known for its icebergs?
A) The Indian Ocean
B) The Arctic Ocean
C) The South Pacific
D) The North Atlantic
  • 3. What is the largest recorded iceberg called?
A) A-68
B) D-28
C) C-17
D) B-15
  • 4. What international agreement addressed iceberg navigation safety?
A) SOLAS
B) MARPOL
C) UNCLOS
D) ISPS
  • 5. What is the primary material that makes up icebergs?
A) Frost
B) Freshwater ice
C) Snow
D) Saltwater ice
  • 6. Which year did an iceberg collide with the USS Cyclops, causing it to sink?
A) 1920
B) 1918
C) 1916
D) 1922
  • 7. Which of the following is a significant risk associated with icebergs?
A) Pollution
B) Mechanical failure
C) Piracy
D) Collision
  • 8. How are icebergs primarily categorized?
A) By their location and movement
B) By their age and temperature
C) By their composition and color
D) By their size and shape
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