Ocean Shipping and Ports Quiz

What is the main reason for the high volume of shipping globally?

• Low cost of air transport

• High demand for perishable goods

• Increased popularity of leisure cruises

• Relatively cheap cost of shipping

Which type of vessel is specifically designed to carry liquid cargoes such as crude oil and petroleum?

• Bulk carrier

• Tanker

• Refrigerated ship

• Container ship

What is the estimated percentage of world trade transported on water by weight of cargoes?

• 70%

• 30%

• 90%

• 50%

Which type of ship carries goods in containers of standard size, usually 20-foot units?

• Container ship

• Tanker

• Bulk carrier

• Passenger ship

What is the main reason for the decline in importance of ocean travel for passengers?

• Increased demand for leisure cruises

• High cost of air transport

• Relatively low price of air transport

• Lack of availability of ocean travel

Which type of ship transports road vehicles with their loads?

• Refrigerated ship

• Bulk carrier

• Roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) ship

• Tanker

What is the value of exported goods as a share of global GDP in 2016?

• 15%

• 10%

• 25%

• 40%

Which type of ship carries perishable goods at precise temperatures, including fresh meals and fish?

• Bulk carrier

• Tanker

• Refrigerated ship

• Container ship

What is the estimated increase in the volume of shipping globally since the 1990s?

• 50%

• 100%

• 200%

• 25%

Which type of ship carries bulk dry cargoes such as foodstuffs and ores?

• Bulk carrier

• Refrigerated ship

• Tanker

• Container ship