Modern Water Transport Flashcards
What kind of engines do modern ships have
Diesel Engines
Is it cheap or expensive to transport goods over long distances?
Cheap
What are ferries and what do they transport?
Ferries are like buses on water. They transport goods and people over short distances
Where would you normally find ferries?
Near lakes, rivers or areas near the coast
What are container ships?
They carry large boxes made of metal.
What are they used for?
People send contrainers with goods over long distance
What are oil tankers?
Oil tankers deliver oil to South African Ports
What is the oil used for?
We make petrol, diesel and paraffin from oil
How can oil tankers cause pollution
They sometimes dump the oil in the ocean
What is a cruise ship?
They are large passenger ships, mainly used for holidays.
