International trade – True or false?

The video explains that while planes are often thought of as a means to transport goods between countries, nearly 95% of goods are actually transported by ships. Large freighters, which can carry significantly more cargo than planes, make shipping a cost-effective option. City ports play a crucial role in managing the flow of goods in and out of countries, operating continuously to handle the logistics of global trade.

What is the most common method for transporting goods between countries?

• By truck

• By plane

• By train

• By ship

What percentage of goods are transported by ship?

• 95%

• 75%

• 50%

• 100%

What is a freighter?

• A type of airplane

• A large ship for carrying cargo

• A train used for transporting goods

• A truck used for long-distance transport

How much more cargo can a large freighter carry compared to a plane?

• 2000 times more

• 1000 times more

• 100 times more

• 500 times more

What is the role of city ports in the transportation of goods?

• They are primarily for passenger transport

• They manage the flow of goods in and out of the country

• They are used for manufacturing goods

• They are used for storing goods temporarily