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