The World's Deadliest Ocean Route Flashcard

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What is the Drake Passage known for?

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Roaring winds and fierce storms

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Where is the Drake Passage located?

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Between South America and the Antarctic Peninsula

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What is a 'Drake Shake'?

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A rough trip through the Drake Passage

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Who was Ernest Shackleton?

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A noted explorer

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What makes the Drake Passage so turbulent?

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Its location with little land to weaken storms

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What is the latitude line that runs through the Drake Passage?

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60°S

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What technology helps modern ships navigate the Drake Passage safely?

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Highly accurate weather-forecasting technologies

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What is the approximate latitude and longitude of Punta Arenas, Chile?

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53°S, 70°W

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What is the main reason travelers brave the Drake Passage?

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To reach the ice-covered continent of Antarctica

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What is the term for a smoother journey through the Drake Passage?

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Drake Lake