Hong Kong International Airport

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/hong-kong-international-airport

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 Hong Kong International Airport known for?US$33 billion, representing 10.2% of Hong Kong's GDP
2. What is the location?Chek Lap Kok island, Lantau Island, Hong Kong
3. What is the inauguration date?July 6, 1998
4. What is Hong Kong International Airport and where is it located?It is a huge airport in Hong Kong, built on the reclaimed land of Chek Lap Kok island.
5. Why was Hong Kong International Airport built instead of Kai Tak Airport?It was made to replace Kai Tak, which had limits and safety challenges, and to allow bigger planes and more traffic.

Cargo Gateway: A major transportation hub specializing in the efficient processing and transit of freight and goods.
Airport Hub: A central airport used by an airline for connecting flights and operations, facilitating passenger and cargo transfers.
GDP (Gross Domestic Product): The total monetary value of all the finished goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period.
Supply Chain: The sequence of processes involved in the production and distribution of a commodity, from raw materials to the final consumer.