VOICED : Iceberg Corridor sparks economic boom on Canada's east coast

VOICED : Iceberg Corridor sparks economic boom on Canada's east coast

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Biology

10th Grade - University

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The video discusses the collection of icebergs by Keene and his crew, who profit from selling pure iceberg water. This water is marketed as a luxury product due to its purity, having been frozen before industrial pollution. The economic impact on coastal communities is significant, as tourism around icebergs boosts local economies. However, the presence of icebergs in warmer waters raises concerns about climate change, as they serve as visible indicators of global warming.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason Keene and his crew collect ice blocks from Greenland?

To create a new tourist attraction

To study the effects of climate change

To sell the pure water for profit

To preserve the ice for future generations

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the water from the Arctic glaciers considered pure?

It is collected from remote areas

It is untouched by industrial pollution

It is purified using advanced technology

It is filtered through natural processes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has the iceberg water business expanded globally?

By opening new factories in different countries

By increasing the production of iceberg water

By collaborating with local businesses

By shipping to international markets like Europe and the Middle East

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What economic benefit do icebergs bring to coastal communities?

They provide a source of fresh water

They attract tourists, boosting the local economy

They offer new fishing opportunities

They help in cooling the local climate

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concern is raised by the presence of icebergs in warmer waters?

The risk of water contamination

The potential for increased shipping accidents

The visible effects of global warming

The impact on local wildlife