Container Ship — Questions and answers

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What frustrated Malcolm McLean at the port?

Choices

  1. The beautiful ocean views
  2. The fast loading of cargo
  3. His trucks waiting for days to unload and reload ✓
  4. The delicious food at the port cafeteria

Answer: His trucks waiting for days to unload and reload

From page 4

What was the name of the first ship that sailed with standardized containers on its deck?

Choices

  1. The Global Traveler
  2. The Newark Express
  3. The Ideal-X ✓
  4. The Houston Star

Answer: The Ideal-X

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What organization created the standards for containers in the 1960s?

Choices

  1. The American Shipping Association (ASA)
  2. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) ✓
  3. The Global Trade Alliance (GTA)
  4. The National Port Authority (NPA)

Answer: The International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

From page 8

What did the container ship help make more accessible and affordable for people around the world?

Choices

  1. Only big machinery
  2. Only local crafts
  3. Goods from every corner of the world ✓
  4. Only fresh produce

Answer: Goods from every corner of the world

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