Arctic Expedition Quiz

What is the primary goal of the MOSAiC expedition?

• To establish a permanent research station at the North Pole

• To find new sources of oil in the Arctic

• To study the effects of climate change on the Arctic

• To explore new shipping routes in the Arctic

Why is the selection of the ice floe crucial for the expedition?

• It needs to be in a location with strong internet connectivity

• It should be in a region with abundant wildlife

• It must withstand the weight of heavy instruments

• It needs to be close to the North Pole

What is the transpolar drift?

• A type of marine organism found in the Arctic

• A new type of Arctic icebreaker

• A phenomenon that allows ice floes to drift from the pole towards the Fram Strait

• A method of measuring atmospheric conditions

What is the purpose of ROV City in the MOSAiC expedition?

• To serve as a communication hub

• To observe marine organisms and collect water samples

• To provide accommodation for researchers

• To measure atmospheric composition

How will the data collected during the MOSAiC expedition be shared?

• It will be published in a book after the expedition

• It will be uploaded to a database accessible to MOSAiC colleagues worldwide

• It will be kept confidential for security reasons

• It will be sold to private companies