Iceberg Alley in Newfoundland
- 1. What is the process called when icebergs break off from glaciers and float into the ocean?
A) Sublimation
B) Calving
C) Freezing
D) Melting
- 2. What is the typical color of icebergs in Iceberg Alley?
A) Green
B) Blue or white
C) Pink
D) Black
- 3. What is the primary source of iceberg ice in Iceberg Alley?
A) Antarctica
B) Svalbard
C) Iceland
D) Greenland
- 4. Approximately what percentage of an iceberg is below the water's surface?
A) 90%
B) 25%
C) 75%
D) 50%
- 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) Queen Mary
B) HMS Bounty
C) Lusitania
D) Titanic
- 7. What feature distinguishes a growler from an iceberg?
A) Color
B) Size
C) Shape
D) Age
- 8. What do scientists use to track and monitor icebergs in Iceberg Alley?
A) Underwater sonar
B) Compasses
C) Satellites
D) Drones
- 9. 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
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