Cargo Ship Quiz

What is the primary function of a cargo ship?

• To carry passengers

• To transport goods

• To rescue other ships

• To explore new lands

Which is the largest ship type in the world?

• Submarine

• Container ship

• Oil tanker

• Cruise ship

Which country has the largest fleet of commercial ships?

• China

• Japan

• United States

• Greece

What is the name of the world’s largest cruise ship?

• Queen Mary 2

• Symphony of the Seas

• Oasis of the Seas

• Titanic

What is the function of a ship’s hull?

• To control the ship’s speed

• To carry cargo

• To prevent water from entering the ship

• To steer the ship

What does a ship’s mast support?

• Sails

• Cargo

• Navigation equipment

• Passengers

Which famous ship sank in 1912?

• USS Arizona

• RMS Titanic

• USS Enterprise

• HMS Bounty

What is a “port” on a ship?

• A type of engine

• A dock for loading and unloading

• A storage area

• A part of the hull

What does the acronym “IMO” stand for in shipping?

• International Maritime Organization

• International Machine Operations

• International Market Optimization

• International Maritime Observatory

Where is the “bow” of a ship located?

• The back of the ship

• The side of the ship

• The front of the ship

• The control room