Singapore Port Activity Overview
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How many ships arrived at the port of Singapore in 2012?

  • 60,000
  • 120,000 (correct)
  • 240,000
  • 500,000
  • What type of ships made up over half of the ships that arrived at the port of Singapore in 2012?

  • Cargo ships (correct)
  • Cruise ships
  • Oil tankers
  • Fishing boats
  • How many airports does Singapore's airport have flights to?

  • Over 100
  • Over 150
  • Over 200 (correct)
  • Over 50
  • What is the second most densely populated country in the world according to the text?

    <p>Singapore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many stations are there in Singapore's underground railway system?

    <p>Over 40</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city is the largest port in Europe?

    <p>Rotterdam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the fishing village eventually become the city of Rotterdam?

    <p>Because of the trade growth and development in the area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of digging the New Waterway channel in 1872?

    <p>To allow ocean-going ships to reach Rotterdam directly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did cargo reach Germany, France, and Switzerland from Rotterdam?

    <p>By taking cargo up the River Rhine on barges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Europoort considered 'the Gateway to Europe'?

    <p>It serves as a passage for goods to enter Europe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main benefit of the wind's energy mentioned in the text?

    <p>Generating electricity through wind turbines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one significant aspect of the port of Rotterdam mentioned in the text?

    <p>It handles a massive volume of cargo and various types of ships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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