C6.4 The Netherlands in the world - Lesson 8: Port of Rotterdam

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THE NETHERLANDS

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What's the plan for today?

1. Last paragraph: Port of Rotterdam
   

In which sector does a hairdresser work?

1. Primairy sector
2. Secundairy sector
3. Tertiairy sector

In which sector does a fisherman work?

1. Primairy sector
2. Secundairy sector
3. Tertiairy sector

Which country to export to
The Netherlands the most?

1. China
2. Germany
3. The United States
4. Spain

What is a typical product imported from Italy?

1. Electronics
2. Flowers
3. Soda
4. Wine

Which approximately % of travelers transfer at Schiphol?

1. 10%
2. 20%
3. 30%
4. 40%

Which of the following goods is often transported by plane?

1. Grain
2. Cars
3. Oil
4. Medicines

What is an example of bulk goods?

1. Sand
2. Shampoo

GOALS OF C6.4

1. You can explain the difference between bulk goods and general goods and name an example of both. 
2. You can explain why the port of Rotterdam is a mainport.
3. You can explain what hinterland means.
4. You can name 2 reasons why the location of the Port of Rotterdam is so beneficial (gunstig).
5. You can name 2 local reasons for the good accessibility of the Port of Rotterdam.
6. You can name 2 examples of renewals of the Port of Rotterdam.
7. You can explain the definition of intermodal transport. (G219)

C6.4: PORT OF ROTTERDAM

BULK & GENERAL

BULK GOODS

Unpacked goods that are transported loose in the hold of a ship, tank or a barge.

Such as 

sand, oil, coal, iron etc.

GENERAL GOODS

Separately packaged goods, usually transported in containers.

Such as

Whatever is shipped in a container.

GOODS

Look at Figure 7.13 in your GeoGuide.

The goods doesn't stay in Rotterdam

They go to the hinterland.

"Area served by a port where goods are imported an exported."

Germany uses the Port of Rotterdam as well for their trade.

THE ROTTERDAM HINTERLAND

Almost all bulk- and general goods go to the hinterland.

THE BIGGEST OF EUROPE

Explain why the Port of Rotterdam
is a mainport.

You can explain the difference between bulk goods and general goods and name an example of both

What is not a way how goods
go to the hinterland?

1. Plane
2. Train
3. Pipeline
4. Truck

The rest of the lesson

• Read C6.4 and use G7, G209 in your GeoGuide
• Make exercise 5 to 9

Good luck!