Quiz on Ports and Coastal Settlements

Why was the port of Jebel Ali built?

• To attract tourists

• To replace the old Dubai port

• Because Port Rashid couldn’t handle large cargo ships anymore

• To provide more fishing opportunities

What type of cargo does Jebel Ali Port handle?

• Only food products

• Bulk cargo like oil, gas, and chemicals

• Mainly passenger ferries

• Small fishing boats

Which country is home to the port of Jebel Ali?

• Singapore

• UAE

• Netherlands

• USA

Why is Singapore’s port one of the busiest in the world?

• It has over 200 cranes and connects to 123 countries

• It is used mainly for cruise ships

• It is the largest fishing port

• It only handles oil shipments

What is Rotterdam known for?

• Largest fishing hub

• Europe’s largest port

• Famous tourist attraction

• A historic naval base

How was Jebel Ali Port made?

• By digging canals

• By reclaiming land from the sea

• By building an artificial island

• By converting an old fishing village

What does Singapore provide to ships at its port?

• Free accommodation for sailors

• Fuel, food, and repairs

• Free parking for cruise ships

• Only security services

What is the Europoort in Rotterdam known for?

• Handling large bulk cargo like oil and coal

• Being a tourist attraction

• Having the world's longest bridges

• Hosting a famous market

Which port is known as the "Gateway to Europe"?

• Jebel Ali

• Rotterdam

• Singapore

• San Francisco

When was the New Waterway dug to help Rotterdam’s port?

• 1950

• 1872

• 2000

• 1650