Question 40
Transport, Trade and TourismWhich of the following options best explains the function of entrepots? They
- A.act as ferry terminal for goods and passengers crossing narrow seas
- B.are ports where goods are imported, stored and re-exported to other countries
- C.receive goods and passengers for their countries
- D.are used as military base for defense purposes
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (are ports where goods are imported, stored and re-exported to other countries)
Explanation
An entrepôt receives goods, stores them and re-exports them (e.g. Singapore, Rotterdam).