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Panama Canal

Panama Canal

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Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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DONALD WADE

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12 Slides • 10 Questions

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes Puerto Rico's classification?

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US state

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US territory

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Independent country

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Commonwealth of the United Kingdom

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are true about canals?

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They are man-made waterways

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They connect two natural bodies of water

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They are always found in cities

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They are only used for recreation

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Multiple Select

Which of the following best describes the two possible purposes of a canal? Select TWO correct answers.

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To move water from one place to another (irrigation).

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To build bridges between cities

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To separate two countries

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To connect two major bodies of water

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Open Ended

What is a canal?

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Multiple Choice

What is the main advantage of the Panama Canal for shipping between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans?

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It provides a shorter route

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It increases travel distance

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It creates a new continent

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It eliminates the need for ships

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Open Ended

How did the construction of the Panama Canal impact global shipping routes?

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What is a lock?

Ships are elevated from sea level to up to the canal using locks.

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Multiple Choice

Which structure is used to elevate ships up to the canal?

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Locks

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Bridges

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Dams

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Tunnels

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Open Ended

Explain how locks help ships travel through the Panama Canal.

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Multiple Choice

How long is The Panama Canal?

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About 36 miles long

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About 360 miles long

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About 3 miles long

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About 3,600 miles long

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