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What material are barges generally made of?

• Wood

• Steel

• Plastic

• Aluminum

What is the primary function of tugboat?

• To carry cargo

• To provide fuel to ships

• To push or tow other ships

• To navigate the high seas

Which the following is NOT carried by dry bulk cargo barges?

• Grain

• Sand

• Oil

• Coal

What type of barge is used to carry oil and liquid chemical?

• Dry bulk cargo barge

• Liquid cargo barge

• Split hopper barge

• Power barge

What unique features does a split hopper barge have?

• It is equipped with power plants

• It can split open to unload cargo

• It carries railcars

• It is used as a residence

Which type of barge was used to transport railcars in the 20th century ?

• Power barge

• Barrack barge

• Split hopper barge

• Car-flot barge

What is barrack barge typically used for?

• Transportating liquid cargo

• Housing power plants

• Serving as a residence

• Carrying grain and coal

In what era were barrack ships used as temporary office or marine military dormitories?

• 18th century

• World war era

• Industrial revolution

• Modern era

What type of cargo does a dry bulk cargo barge carry ?

• Liquid chemicals

• Railcars

• Dredged materials

• Sand, steel, and coal

What is power barge equipped with?

• A loading and unloading system

• A power plant

• Railcars

• Dredged materials