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WorksheetsCargo Ship Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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
What is the function of a ship’s rudder?
To increase speed
To control the ship’s direction
To store fuel
To power the ship
Where is the “bridge” of a ship?
The front of the ship
The deck where passengers gather
The control room for navigation
The place where cargo is stored
What is the “draft” of a ship?
The weight of the ship
The depth of water the ship requires to float
The number of crew members
The speed of the ship
Which of the following fuels do most ships use?
Natural gas
Coal
Diesel
Wind
What is the primary purpose of a “ferry” ship?
To carry cargo
To carry passengers and vehicles across short distances
To provide sightseeing tours
To transport fuel
What does “SOLAS” stand for in maritime law?
Safety of Life at Sea
Sea Operations and Logistics Safety
Ships and Oceans Legal Affairs Society
Safety Operations and Life-saving System
Which of these is NOT a type of cargo ship?
Tanker
Bulk carrier
Container ship
Hovercraft
What is the “stern” of a ship?
The rear of the ship
The front of the ship
The middle section of the ship
The control room
What is the function of a “life raft” on a ship?
To store food
To provide an emergency means of flotation
To increase speed
To store fuel
Which ship was famously sunk during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941?
USS Missouri
USS Arizona
HMS Hood
USS Enterprise
