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?

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: The Trieste became the first manned vessel to reach the seafloor of Challenger Deep in _____.

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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