Archaeological Discoveries and Mysteries

What initial natural explanations did the archaeologists consider for the strange formations?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Glacial movements

• Earthquakes

• Ancient rock pools

What was a significant finding in the graves that puzzled the researchers?

• The use of wooden coffins

• The presence of Viking weapons

• The presence of gold artifacts

• The absence of any clothing

What was the primary cause of death for many individuals at the whaling station?

• Conflicts with indigenous people

• Exposure to extreme cold

• Attacks by wild animals

• Scurvy due to poor diet

What did the large copper cauldrons suggest about the site's historical use?

• It was a cooking site for large feasts

• It was used for industrial purposes

• It was a site for religious rituals

• It was a storage area for water

What evidence led researchers to identify the site as a whaling station?

• The presence of Inuit artifacts

• The discovery of whale bones

• The presence of Viking ships

• The discovery of ancient maps

What was the primary use of whale oil during the 17th century?

• Medicine

• Cooking oil

• Fuel for lamps

• Lubricant for machinery

What was the main reason for the decline of the whaling station?

• The invasion by rival whalers

• The outbreak of a deadly disease

• The depletion of whale populations

• The discovery of alternative fuels

What was the 'year of darkness' attributed to in the Greenland ice core study?

• A solar eclipse

• A mysterious atmospheric event

• A meteorite impact

• A massive volcanic eruption

What did the ice core samples from Greenland reveal about the climate event?

• Calcium-laden sediment with marine fossils

• Extraterrestrial material

• Evidence of a massive flood

• High levels of volcanic ash

What was the surprising discovery about the marine fossils found in the ice core?

• They were from the Antarctic region

• They were from warm tropical waters

• They were from the Arctic region

• They were from freshwater lakes