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WorksheetsWater Transport Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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
What is the main advantage of sending cargo by sea compared to air or road?
Environmentally friendly
More secure
Cheaper cost
Faster delivery
What are modern passenger liners designed to be like?
Floating hotels
Pirate ships
Floating hospitals
Research vessels
How many passengers could the Titanic carry?
2000
1000
500
1500
What was the weather like when the Titanic struck the iceberg?
Sunny and warm
Rainy and stormy
Very cold and clear
Foggy and misty
Which type of ship is specifically designed for carrying passengers?
Cargo ship
Steamship
Passenger liner
Ferry
