- 1. What is the process called when icebergs break off from glaciers and float into the ocean?
A) Melting
B) Calving
C) Freezing
D) Sublimation
- 2. What is the typical color of icebergs in Iceberg Alley?
A) Blue or white
B) Pink
C) Black
D) Green
- 3. What is the primary source of iceberg ice in Iceberg Alley?
A) Iceland
B) Svalbard
C) Greenland
D) Antarctica
- 4. What do scientists use to track and monitor icebergs in Iceberg Alley?
A) Satellites
B) Underwater sonar
C) Compasses
D) Drones
- 5. What famous ship met its fate after hitting an iceberg in the North Atlantic near Iceberg Alley?
A) HMS Bounty
B) Queen Mary
C) Titanic
D) Lusitania
- 6. Approximately what percentage of an iceberg is below the water's surface?
A) 75%
B) 25%
C) 90%
D) 50%
- 7. What feature distinguishes a growler from an iceberg?
A) Color
B) Shape
C) Age
D) Size
- 8. What cultural significance do icebergs hold for Newfoundlanders?
A) Representation of aggression
B) Sign of impending disaster
C) Superstition of bad luck
D) Symbol of resilience and beauty
- 9. What effect do icebergs have on marine ecosystems in Iceberg Alley?
A) Oxygen depletion
B) Species extinction
C) Provide nutrients and habitat
D) Harmful pollution
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