A new cruise port in George Town (AQA GCSE Geography): Quizzes
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In what year was the port at George Town constructed?
In what year was the port at George Town constructed?
1977
What was the original annual cargo capacity designed for George Town's port?
What was the original annual cargo capacity designed for George Town's port?
50,000 tonnes
What is the purpose of tenders in George Town's cruise operations?
What is the purpose of tenders in George Town's cruise operations?
Transport passengers from ship to shore
During what hours can cargo operations take place at the current port?
During what hours can cargo operations take place at the current port?
Between 6pm and 5am
By what year is the current port projected to run out of space entirely?
By what year is the current port projected to run out of space entirely?
2033
What was the estimated cost of the proposed new cruise terminal development?
What was the estimated cost of the proposed new cruise terminal development?
$240 million
How many cruise liners could the proposed port accommodate simultaneously?
How many cruise liners could the proposed port accommodate simultaneously?
Four cruise liners
What depth would the seabed be dredged to for the proposed port?
What depth would the seabed be dredged to for the proposed port?
10 metres
How many acres of coral reef would require dredging for the proposed development?
How many acres of coral reef would require dredging for the proposed development?
15 acres
Which critically endangered species is supported by the area around the port?
Which critically endangered species is supported by the area around the port?
Hawksbill Turtle
How many jobs would the proposed port development have created in cruise tourism?
How many jobs would the proposed port development have created in cruise tourism?
Over 5,000 people
What percentage of cruise passengers choose to remain onboard rather than disembark?
What percentage of cruise passengers choose to remain onboard rather than disembark?
15-20%
What was the government's final decision regarding the proposed port development?
What was the government's final decision regarding the proposed port development?
Abandoned the development