Searching for the Titanic

Multiple Choice

What obstacles did Robert Ballard face in his search for the Titanic?

• Lack of funding

• Insufficient technology

• Bad weather conditions

• Limited time

Multiple Choice

What day did the Titanic hit the iceberg?

• April 14, 1912
• April 10, 1912
• April 15, 1912
• April 11, 1912

Multiple Choice

how did the titanic sink?

• sank like the Britannic

• engines blew-up

• hit an iceberg

Open Ended

What advancements in technology were mentioned in relation to deep-sea exploration?

Multiple Choice

The first military submarine was launched in which year?

• 1620

• 1888

• 1934

• 2000

Multiple Select

What were the main reasons for the Titanic's sinking according to the text?

• The ship hit an iceberg

• There were not enough lifeboats

• The captain was inexperienced

• The ship was moving too fast

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of Robert Ballard's journey to find the Titanic?

• It was the first time a submarine was used

• It helped to understand ocean pressure

• It revealed the Titanic's exact location

• It was a personal quest for Ballard

Multiple Choice

What did the 3 friends find when they went out that night?

• An underwater boat (submarine).

• A Turtle

• Both A and B

Open Ended

What significant lesson did Ballard learn while using the Argo to locate the missing submarines?

Multiple Choice

What was the name of the underwater robot that Ballard invented to explore the Titanic?

• Titanic Explorer

• Argo

• DeepSea Challenger

• Aqua-Lung

Open Ended

What challenges did Robert Ballard face in his quest to find the Titanic? How did he overcome those challenges?

Multiple Choice

What year was the Titanic discovered?

• 2017
• 2007
• 1980
• 1985

Poll

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