12.1.2 - The Titanic Tragedy and Safety Technology
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What percentage of an iceberg is visible above water?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship of submerged versus visible parts.
Name one modern technology that helps in iceberg detection.
💡 Hint: Consider satellite-based systems.
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What does the term 'specific gravity' refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about how densities are measured.
The Titanic sank because it was poorly designed. True or False?
💡 Hint: Think about what knowledge was missing at the time.
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Consider a hypothetical ship navigating through iceberg-laden waters. Without modern technology, how might it adjust its path to avoid collision based on natural indicators?
💡 Hint: Think about navigation techniques before technology.
Research the impact of climate change on iceberg stability and predict how future maritime policies might need to evolve.
💡 Hint: Consider a multidisciplinary approach, including environmental science.
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