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