Practice Iceberg Dynamics And Safety (12) - Iceberg Dynamics and Safety

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What percentage of an iceberg is submerged under water?
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Think about the ratio of visible to submerged parts.
Question 2.
Define buoyancy.
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Consider how some objects float while others sink.
3Question 3.
What portion of an iceberg is usually visible above water?
- 1/8
- 1/2
- 3/4
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Remember the ratio of visible to submerged parts discussed.
4Question 4.
True or False: Underwater melting can enhance iceberg stability.
- True
- False
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Think about how losing mass beneath the surface affects balance.
Question 5.
Discuss how different technologies today would have changed the outcome of the Titanic disaster and develop a strategy for iceberg monitoring.
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Think of the advancements mentioned in our resource links.
Question 6.
Calculate the potential height loss of an iceberg given an average melting rate and dimensions, and discuss implications for ship navigation.
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Use basic arithmetic and consider the ratio of submerged mass.

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