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