Merchant ship

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/merchant-ship

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 share?Approximately 90% of global trade by volume is transported by merchant ships
2. Why are merchant ships important for our everyday life?They move about 90% of international trade, so they help keep stores stocked and prices low.
3. How do merchant ships help different kinds of products get to us?There are many types of merchant ships, such as container ships, LNG carriers, and Ro‑Ro ships, each designed to carry specific goods like boxes, gas, or cars.

Intermodal Transport: The use of multiple modes of transportation (ship, rail, truck) for a single shipment, facilitated by standardized containers.
Decarbonization: The process of reducing carbon dioxide emissions, a major goal for the shipping industry to combat climate change.
Ro-Ro Ship: Roll-on/Roll-off ship, designed to carry wheeled cargo such as cars, trucks, and trailers.