As a Result of the Increased Size of Cargo Ships

question 28

Multiple Choice

As a result of the increased size of cargo ships, many ships .

• A) have decreased the number of trips they make across the Atlantic Ocean
• B) can no longer pass through the Panama Canal
• C) cannot unload their cargo in a timely manner at busy ports
• D) have increased their travel time and have not seen an increase in profits

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