Tanker (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/tanker-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 economic role?Facilitate global energy distribution, industrial supply chains, and international trade volume
2. What is a tanker ship and what does it carry?A tanker ship is a big boat that carries liquids like oil, chemicals, and edible oils around the world.
3. How do tanker ships keep liquids safe while traveling?They have many large tanks inside the hull, special pumps, and safety systems such as double hulls and inert gas to keep the liquids contained and prevent spills.

Bulk Carrier: A ship designed to transport unpackaged bulk cargo, such as liquids or dry goods.
Segregated Ballast Tanks (SBT): Tanks used for ballast water that are permanently separated from cargo and fuel oil tanks.
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG): Natural gas that has been cooled to a liquid state for easier transport and storage.