Spooky Lakes October 28th

What is the primary process that leads to the formation of a brinicle?

• Warm ocean currents mixing with cold polar waters.

• Seawater freezing into sea ice and excluding salt, creating super-cooled, salty brine.

• Underwater volcanic activity releasing cold gases.

• Large icebergs melting rapidly in the ocean.

What happens to marine life that encounters a brinicle?

• They are attracted to its unique structure and gather around it.

• They are frozen and trapped in ice crystals, leading to their death.

• They use it as a shelter from predators.

• They are pushed away by strong currents generated by the brinicle.

How did the Skeleton Coast originally get its name?

• From the skeletal remains of ancient human settlements found along the shore.

• Due to the numerous shipwrecks that resemble skeletons on the coastline.

• From the abundance of whale and seal bones left over from the whaling industry.

• Because of the barren, bone-dry landscape of the desert.

What geographical and atmospheric conditions make the Skeleton Coast particularly hazardous for ships and stranded sailors?

• Frequent volcanic eruptions and tsunamis.

• The combination of hot, dry air preventing rain clouds and dense, persistent fog.

• Extremely high tides and powerful hurricanes.

• A lack of strong winds, causing ships to become becalmed.