Iceberg Larger Than State Of Rhode Island Splits From Antarctica

A massive iceberg, A-76, has broken off from the Antarctic ice shelf, becoming the largest in the world. It measures 15 miles wide and 106 miles long, covering nearly 1,700 square miles. The iceberg calved from the Rhone ice shelf into the Weddell Sea. The US National Ice Center, with the Navy and Coast Guard, is tracking it. Geologists state it won't raise sea levels as it was already floating and is not linked to climate change. However, global warming remains a concern. Scientists will monitor its slow movements.

What is the size of the iceberg that broke off from the Antarctic ice shelf?

• 15 miles wide and 106 miles long

• 20 miles wide and 100 miles long

• 10 miles wide and 120 miles long

• 25 miles wide and 90 miles long

Which organization is tracking the iceberg with the help of the Navy and Coast Guard?

• European Space Agency

• US National Ice Center

• NASA

• Antarctic Research Center

Why do geologists believe the iceberg's calving is not linked to climate change?

• It is a natural occurrence

• It is due to volcanic activity

• It is a rare event

• It is caused by human activity

What is the official name given to the iceberg?

• A-77

• A-76

• A-75

• A-78

What potential impact of global warming do scientists warn about?

• Decreased sea levels

• More frequent earthquakes

• Drastic impacts on the environment

• Increased volcanic eruptions