Skeleton Coast shipwrecks
- 1. Which famous shipwreck remains as a prominent feature on the Skeleton Coast?
A) Andrea Doria
B) Mary Celeste
C) Titanic
D) Eduard Bohlen
- 2. Which ocean borders the Skeleton Coast?
A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Pacific Ocean
D) Arctic Ocean
- 3. Which country is the Skeleton Coast located in?
A) Angola
B) South Africa
C) Zambia
D) Namibia
- 4. What is the predominant ocean current that influences ship movements and wrecks on the Skeleton Coast?
A) Agulhas Current
B) Gulf Stream
C) Benguela Current
D) Canary Current
- 5. The treacherous coastal waters of the Skeleton Coast are known for their high concentration of what marine animal?
A) Seals
B) Whales
C) Dolphins
D) Sharks
- 6. Which national park is located along the Skeleton Coast of Namibia?
A) Chobe National Park
B) Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
C) Skeleton Coast Park
D) Etosha National Park
- 7. Which year saw the German minesweeper, Königsberg, run aground on the Skeleton Coast, leading to its demise during World War I?
A) 1963
B) 1899
C) 1941
D) 1915
- 8. In what year did the Dunedin Star wreck occur on the Skeleton Coast?
A) 1956
B) 1935
C) 1910
D) 1942
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