Panama Canal

Multiple Choice

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

• US state

• US territory

• Independent country

• Commonwealth of the United Kingdom

Multiple Select

Which of the following are true about canals?

• They are man-made waterways

• They connect two natural bodies of water

• They are always found in cities

• They are only used for recreation

Multiple Select

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

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

• To build bridges between cities

• To separate two countries

• To connect two major bodies of water

Open Ended

What is a canal?

Multiple Choice

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

• It provides a shorter route

• It increases travel distance

• It creates a new continent

• It eliminates the need for ships

Open Ended

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

What is a lock?

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

Multiple Choice

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

• Locks

• Bridges

• Dams

• Tunnels

Open Ended

Explain how locks help ships travel through the Panama Canal.

Multiple Choice

How long is The Panama Canal?

• About 36 miles long

• About 360 miles long

• About 3 miles long

• About 3,600 miles long