How much of an iceberg appears above the water line?

Science Trivia / August 03, 2025

1/9th. Icebergs that come to rest on the seabed in shallow water can become an ice island.

What event can cause much damage from the shaking of the Earth's crust?

Science Trivia / August 02, 2025

Earthquake. The magnitude of earthquakes is measured by the Richter scale.

Which one of these is a dinosaur?

Science Trivia / August 02, 2025

Brontosaurus. The label "brontosaurus" is scientifically extinct; "Apatosaurus" is preferred.

What did early ocean scientists use to measure the distance to the ocean floor?

Science Trivia / August 01, 2025

Weighted Ropes. Using weighted ropes to profile the ocean floor is called "sounding".

Into which ocean does the Zambezi River flow?

Science Trivia / August 01, 2025

Indian Ocean. The source of the Zambezi River is on the Central African Plateau.

In terms of weather, what is the opposite of "windward"?

Science Trivia / July 31, 2025

Leeward. The "leeside" is the side of an object is furthest away from the wind, while its "weather side" faces the wind.