MS Birka Gotland

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/ms-birka-gotland

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. How big is MS Birka Gotland?Baltic Sea
2. What is the ship type?Cruise ship
3. What is the year of construction?2004
4. Why was it called Birka Paradise at first?The name was chosen to make people feel like they were going on a luxurious escape.
5. How does the ship help people in the Baltic region?It brings tourists to different ports, helps local businesses, and creates jobs for many workers.

Naval architecture: The engineering discipline dealing with the design, construction, and maintenance of ships and other marine vessels.
Diesel-electric propulsion: A system where diesel engines generate electricity, which then powers electric motors that drive the ship's propellers.
Maritime transport: The movement of people or goods by ship or boat, forming a crucial part of global trade and travel.