Understanding the Titanic Disaster

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What was one of the primary causes of the Titanic sinking?

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Collision with an iceberg

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Which class of passengers had the highest survival rate on the Titanic?

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First class

Front

What was a notable design feature of the Titanic that was believed to make it unsinkable? Options: Double hull, Watertight compartments, Reinforced steel bow, Advanced radar system

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Watertight compartments

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How many iceberg warnings did the Titanic receive on the day it sank?

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6

Front

What was the historical impact of the Titanic sinking on maritime laws?

Back

Stricter lifeboat regulations

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Which of the following was a contributing factor to the high casualty rate on the Titanic? Lack of lifeboats, Poor weather conditions, Slow response from nearby ships, Inexperienced crew

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Lack of lifeboats

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What was the approximate survival rate for passengers on the Titanic?

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32%

Front

Which feature of the Titanic's design was intended to prevent flooding? High deck railings, Watertight doors, Elevated lifeboats, Reinforced hull

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Watertight doors

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Why was the iceberg warning ignored by the Titanic's crew?

Back

The crew underestimated the risk.

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What was one of the long-term effects of the Titanic disaster on ship safety?

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Implementation of the International Ice Patrol