Panama Canal Important Facts

Who built the Panama Canal?

• Ernesto Perez Balladares

• George Clinton

• Theodore Roosevelt

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Which was the first vessel to cross the Panama Canal?

• Panamax

• Neopanamax

• Ancón

How much does it cost approximately to transit the Panama Canal?

• 135000

• 1000 dolars

• 90 dolars

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How much time is saved by crossing the Panama Canal?

• one day

• one week

• two weeks

• two days

How do the locks work and why are they there in the first place?

• To earn money

• To ensure that, at least in principle, ships pass in opposite directions.

What is the maximum draft allowed to transi the Panama Canal?

• Panamax locks is 12.04 meters

• Panama locks is 30.05 meters

One navigation problem in Panama Canal?

• when a vessel is in the lock and the locked gate open

• When the ship arrives to the canal

One of the Honorary Pilots

• Captain Martin Luther

• Captain Ronald Fernandez

• Capt. Sonjoy Sen

Who is a competitor of the Panama Canal?

• Nicaragua

• Peru

• Costa Rica

Name of your teacher

• Liz Marie

• Tatiana G

• G Tamara

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