Battling the Bering Quiz
You've seen the ferocity of the Bering Sea in Deadliest Catch, but how much do you really know about it? Do battle with the Bering Sea!
Where is the Bering Sea located?
North of Europe, between Sweden and Lithuania
North of the Atlantic Ocean, between Canada and Greenland
North of the Pacific Ocean, between Siberia and Alaska
The Bering Sea is located north of the Pacific Ocean, bounded by Siberia, Alaska and the Aleutian Islands.
How big is the Bering Sea?
About 492,000 square miles (slightly smaller than Peru)
About 878,000 square miles (slightly smaller than the Congo)
About 1.2 million square miles (slightly smaller than India)
At approximately 878,000 square miles (2,274,020 square kilometers), the Bering Sea is the third largest sea in the world.
How much of the seafood consumed in the United States comes from the Bering Sea?
25 percent
33 percent
50 percent
75 percent
More than 50 percent of the seafood consumed in the United States is caught in the waters of the Bering Sea.
What is the average depth of the Bering Sea?
500 feet
5,000 feet
50,000 feet
The average depth of the Bering Sea is 5,075 feet (1,547 meters).
When do the worst storms occur over the Bering Sea?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
The worst storms occur in wintertime, which coincides with the crab-fishing season.
During the crab-fishing season, how high can the waves get?
10-20 feet
20-30 feet
30-40 feet
During the crab-fishing season, waves can get as big as 30 to 40 feet high.
What is the average wind speed on the Bering Sea?
10-15 mph
18-25 mph
28-33 mph
The average wind speed on the Bering Sea is 18-25 mph, but winter storms can bring hurricane-force winds reaching speeds of 80-100 mph.
The mean temperature of the water in the Bering Sea is:
32 F
38F
45 F
The mean temperature of the Bering Sea's waters is 38 F (3.6 C).
What is the average temperature at Dutch Harbor?
25 F
35 F
40 F
The average temperature at Dutch Harbor is 40 F. The average winter temperature is 32 F, but it can get as cold as 8 below.
The combination of freezing temperatures, cold water, strong winds, and high waves in the winter poses what threat to fishing boats?
Icing
Capsizing
Equipment damage
All of the above
All of the above. In the winter, freezing sea spray can coat everything on deck with ice, damaging equipment and adding tons of extra weight that can make a ship dangerously unstable in rough seas.
Your Score!
Large bodies of water is not your forté. Stick to learning about the Bering Sea and watch Deadliest Catch from the safety of your own home.
Your Score!
You might want to consider moving inland and steering clear of any vacations on the high seas.
Your Score!
Pretty good. You just might be ready for a new profession.
Your Score!
Excellent. You're ready to take on the big blue seas.
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