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