Water Transport Quiz

What is the main difference between ships and boats?

• Ships are smaller than boats

• Boats are smaller than ships

• Ships are powered by engines only

• Boats are powered by animals only

What were the first kinds of boats made from?

• Metal

• Plastic

• Tree trunks

• Concrete

Which ancient boat had three hulls?

• Dhow

• Coracle

• Trimarans

• Junk

Which civilization developed big junks for sea exploration?

• Chinese

• Romans

• Greeks

• Egyptians

What kind of ships are dominating world trade routes since the middle of the 20th century?

• Cargo ships

• Steamships

• Passenger liners

• Ferries

What are ferries used for?

• Transporting cargo

• Exploring the seas

• Transporting people

• Luxury cruises

What was the famous luxurious passenger liner that sank after hitting an iceberg?

• Olympic

• Titanic

• Lusitania

• Queen Mary

What replaced sailing ships over time?

• Submarines

• Steamships

• Speedboats

• Yachts

What caused the sinking of the Titanic?

• Engine failure

• Struck an iceberg

• Collision with another ship

• Fire on board

What was the main mode of propulsion for early ships?

• Sails only

• Engines only

• Sails and rowing

• Rowing only