The Panama Canal

The Panama Canal is a man-made waterway. Which two oceans does it connect?

• the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

• the Pacific and Indian Oceans

• the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans

• the Southern and Pacific Oceans

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.1

The text describes some effects of the construction of the Panama Canal. What is one of these effects?

• It increased the travel time of cargo ships moving between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

• It increased the expenses involved with moving cargo ships between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

• It cut down the travel time of cargo ships moving between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

• It decreased the number of people who moved from North America to South America.

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CCSS.RI.7.3

The Panama Canal is important to different countries. Which information from the text best supports this conclusion?

• The Panama Canal was built during a time of limited technological capabilities.

• An isthmus is a very narrow strip of land that is situated between two larger landmasses.

• The Panama Canal's construction required 45,000 workers at its peak.

• The Panama Canal remains crucial for international trade.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

It is estimated that a cross continental trip from New York to northern California took 5 months longer prior to the Panama Canal. Why did it take so much longer?

• because the boats had to be dragged over the Isthmus of Panama

• because the boats were not well made

• because the boats has to sail around the entire South American continent

• because the boats had to sail around Africa first

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What is the main idea of this text?

• The Panama Canal is a waterway that was constructed to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, cutting travel time and expenses.

• The construction of the Panama Canal required innovative engineering and involved dangers such as poisonous snakes and mudslides.

• It is estimated that a cross continental trip from New York to northern California took 5 months longer prior to the Panama Canal.

• An isthmus is a very narrow strip of land that is situated between larger landmasses.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

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