Dock

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/dock

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the maritime trade volume?Approximately 90% of global trade by volume is transported via sea
2. What is a dock and why do boats use it?A dock is a special place where boats can rest and load or unload goods. It lets boats reach deeper water and safely move cargo.
3. How did docks change during the Industrial Revolution?During the Industrial Revolution, docks grew bigger and stronger to hold steamships and large amounts of cargo. New docks were built for ship repair and to keep many ships in one place.

Quay: A concrete or stone platform built along the edge of a harbor or river for loading and unloading ships.
Containerization: A system of intermodal freight transport using intermodal containers or shipping containers.