The Role of Icebergs in Shipwreck History
  • 1. What major event in 1912 highlighted the dangers of icebergs to maritime navigation?
A) Sinking of the Titanic
B) Sinking of the Andrea Doria
C) Sinking of the Britannic
D) Sinking of the Lusitania
  • 2. Which ocean is famously known for its icebergs?
A) The North Atlantic
B) The Indian Ocean
C) The Arctic Ocean
D) The South Pacific
  • 3. What is the largest recorded iceberg called?
A) B-15
B) A-68
C) C-17
D) D-28
  • 4. How are icebergs primarily categorized?
A) By their size and shape
B) By their composition and color
C) By their location and movement
D) By their age and temperature
  • 5. What international agreement addressed iceberg navigation safety?
A) MARPOL
B) ISPS
C) SOLAS
D) UNCLOS
  • 6. Which year did an iceberg collide with the USS Cyclops, causing it to sink?
A) 1922
B) 1916
C) 1920
D) 1918
  • 7. Which of the following is a significant risk associated with icebergs?
A) Piracy
B) Pollution
C) Mechanical failure
D) Collision
  • 8. What is the primary material that makes up icebergs?
A) Frost
B) Freshwater ice
C) Saltwater ice
D) Snow
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