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Polar Icebergs: Majestic Giants of the Frozen Seas

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What is the primary source of icebergs?

  1. Seawater

  2. Glaciers

  3. Snowfall

  4. Ice floes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Icebergs are formed when large chunks of ice break away from glaciers or ice shelves and drift into the ocean.

Which type of iceberg is characterized by its flat top and steep sides?

  1. Tabular

  2. Dome-shaped

  3. Pinnacled

  4. Drydock


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tabular icebergs have a flat top and steep sides, resembling a table. They are formed when large sections of ice shelves break away.

What is the largest iceberg ever recorded?

  1. B-15

  2. A-68

  3. C-16

  4. D-28


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Iceberg B-15, discovered in 2000, was the largest iceberg ever recorded. It had an area of approximately 11,000 square kilometers (4,200 square miles).

Which region is known for its abundance of icebergs?

  1. Arctic Ocean

  2. Southern Ocean

  3. North Atlantic Ocean

  4. Pacific Ocean


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica is known for its abundance of icebergs due to the presence of numerous glaciers and ice shelves.

What is the term used to describe the process of an iceberg breaking apart?

  1. Calving

  2. Melting

  3. Erosion

  4. Fragmentation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Calving is the process by which large pieces of ice break away from glaciers or ice shelves, forming icebergs.

What is the primary factor influencing the movement of icebergs?

  1. Wind

  2. Ocean currents

  3. Tides

  4. Solar radiation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ocean currents play a significant role in determining the movement and drift patterns of icebergs.

What is the term used to describe the underwater portion of an iceberg?

  1. Keel

  2. Hull

  3. Base

  4. Foundation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The keel of an iceberg is the submerged portion that extends below the waterline.

Which type of iceberg is characterized by its irregular shape and sharp pinnacles?

  1. Tabular

  2. Dome-shaped

  3. Pinnacled

  4. Drydock


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pinnacled icebergs have a distinctive appearance with sharp, pointed peaks or pinnacles rising from their surface.

What is the term used to describe the process of icebergs melting and disintegrating?

  1. Calving

  2. Melting

  3. Erosion

  4. Fragmentation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Melting is the process by which icebergs gradually lose their mass and disintegrate due to exposure to warmer water and air temperatures.

Which region experiences the highest concentration of icebergs during the summer months?

  1. Arctic Ocean

  2. Southern Ocean

  3. North Atlantic Ocean

  4. Pacific Ocean


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

During the summer months, the Arctic Ocean experiences a high concentration of icebergs due to the melting of sea ice and the calving of glaciers.

What is the term used to describe a small iceberg that has overturned, revealing its darker underwater portion?

  1. Growler

  2. Bergy bit

  3. Ice floe

  4. Drydock


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Growlers are small icebergs that have overturned, exposing their darker underwater portion.

Which type of iceberg is characterized by its low profile and gently sloping sides?

  1. Tabular

  2. Dome-shaped

  3. Pinnacled

  4. Drydock


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dome-shaped icebergs have a smooth, rounded appearance with gently sloping sides.

What is the term used to describe a large, flat iceberg that has run aground?

  1. Growler

  2. Bergy bit

  3. Ice floe

  4. Drydock


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Drydocks are large, flat icebergs that have run aground and become partially or completely exposed above the waterline.

What is the primary concern regarding icebergs in relation to shipping and navigation?

  1. Collision hazards

  2. Melting and sea level rise

  3. Climate change impacts

  4. Habitat loss for polar wildlife


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Icebergs pose a significant collision hazard to ships and vessels, especially in polar regions where they are abundant.

What is the term used to describe a small piece of ice that has broken away from an iceberg?

  1. Growler

  2. Bergy bit

  3. Ice floe

  4. Drydock


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bergy bits are small pieces of ice that have broken away from larger icebergs.

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