Discoveries in the Deep Main Idea Quiz

Why does the author consider the discovery of the Titanic a significant event?

• It led to advancements in science and technology

• It was the largest shipwreck in history

• It was the first ship to sink due to an iceberg collision

• It had the most valuable artifacts ever found

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What is the main purpose of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) in the context of the text?

• Identifying objects on the seafloor

• Mapping underwater currents

• Monitoring marine life populations

• Measuring water salinity levels

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What was the fate of the Titanic on its first journey?

• It successfully completed the journey

• It sank, causing the deaths of more than 1,500 people

• It was hit by a hurricane

• It was the largest steamship ever built

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What advancements in science and technology were a result of the discovery of the Titanic?

• New camera and sonar systems

• Underwater robots

• Submersibles

• All of the above

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What was used to explore the wreck of the Titanic?

• Submarine

• Aircraft

• Spaceship

• Car

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