Exploring Shipwrecks and Rogue Waves

Diver Mike Barnett investigates a mysterious wreck in the Bermuda Triangle, believed to be the steamship General Whitney, lost in 1899. The team faces challenges during their dive, including equipment issues and the threat of rogue waves. Despite these obstacles, they gather evidence suggesting the wreck is indeed the General Whitney, solving a century-old mystery.

What is the name of the wreck that Mike Barnett is preparing to investigate?

• The Lusitania

• The Titanic

• The Bismarck

• Cal's wreck

What cargo was the General Whitney carrying when it sank?

• Copper and molasses

• Tea and spices

• Gold and silver

• Coal and iron

What natural phenomenon is believed to have caused the sinking of the General Whitney?

• A tornado

• An iceberg

• A rogue wave

• A hurricane

What problem did the dive team face while exploring Cal's wreck?

• Getting lost underwater

• Running out of oxygen

• Equipment failure due to water pressure

• Shark attack

What signal indicates that the dive team is experiencing a problem?

• A red flare

• A green inflatable

• A blue light

• A yellow flag

Who is the oceanographer mentioned in the investigation of rogue waves?

• Robert Ballard

• Sylvia Earle

• Jacques Cousteau

• Gora Azavedo

What is one theory for the formation of rogue waves in the Bermuda Triangle?

• Meteor impacts

• Earthquakes

• Colliding ocean currents

• Underwater volcanoes

What feature of the wreck helped the team identify it as the General Whitney?

• A large anchor

• A double screw engine

• A wooden hull

• A single screw triple expansion engine

What percentage sure is the team that Cal's wreck is the General Whitney?

• 100%

• 85-90%

• 75%

• 50%

What is Mike Barnett's mission in exploring shipwrecks?

• To identify and name wrecks

• To find treasure

• To study marine life

• To map the ocean floor