8.3.1 - Ports
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What is a port?
💡 Hint: Think about its functions.
List one function of ports.
💡 Hint: Functions related to ships.
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What are ports primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Think about their main functions related to trade.
True or False: The amount of cargo a port handles is an indicator of its hinterland's development.
💡 Hint: Consider what large cargo volumes suggest about nearby areas.
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Evaluate how the geographical position of a port might affect its capacity and efficiency.
💡 Hint: Think about how location affects travel time and accessibility.
Design a plan for improving an underperforming port.
💡 Hint: Consider what resources and services would help the port function better.
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