Dutch Economy Study

Students read an informational passage about Rotterdam’s role in the European and global economy, focusing on transportation, exports, and the Netherlands’ membership in the EU. They answer short questions in complete sentences, explaining why Rotterdam is an economic hub, how goods flow through the port, and how agriculture and technology contribute to national success. The worksheet also asks students to identify industries relying on the port and evaluate which sector-trade or agriculture-is more essential to long-term growth. This activity strengthens reading comprehension, economic reasoning, and the ability to connect geographic advantages to economic outcomes.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Economics and Global Trade

Social Studies – European Union and International Cooperation

English Language Arts – Reading Informational Text

Critical Thinking – Economic Analysis and Evidence-Based Reasoning

This worksheet is part of our Netherlands Worksheets collection.