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