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