Passenger 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/passenger-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 primary design focus?Passenger comfort, safety, and onboard experience, distinct from cargo vessels
2. What is the historical impact?Facilitated major historical events including mass migrations and colonial expansion
3. Why do passenger ships have so many cabins and restaurants?Passenger ships are made to keep people happy and safe, so they have many cabins, restaurants, pools, theaters, and even casinos. These places make the trip enjoyable and relaxing.
4. How do passenger ships stay afloat?A ship floats because it pushes water away as it moves. When the weight of the water it pushes equals the ship's weight, it stays on top of the water.

Ocean Liner: A large ship designed for scheduled transatlantic or transoceanic passenger service, emphasizing speed and comfort.
Cruise Ship: A vessel designed for leisure voyages, offering extensive amenities and visiting multiple ports of call.
Archimedes' Principle: The principle stating that a body immersed in a fluid experiences an upward buoyant force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced.