Question

What is the difference between a port and a harbour?

• A. A port is a place where a ship can dock whereas a harbour is where ships receive and discharge cargo.
• B. Ports and harbours are exactly the same.
• C. A port is a harbour town where ships receive or discharge cargo, whereas a harbour is an area where a ship can dock.
• D. Ports are found near oceans, whereas harbours are only found on rivers.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

A port is a harbour town or city where ships may take on or discharge cargo. A harbour is a protected area where ships and boats can be safely docked.