Quiz on the History and Function of the Panama Canal

What is the primary function of the Panama Canal?

• To serve as a tourist attraction

• To connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

• To provide fresh water to Panama

• To facilitate fishing activities

How long is the Panama Canal approximately?

• 120 kilometers

• 50 kilometers

• 80 kilometers

• 100 kilometers

What is the name of the body of water used to operate the locks of the Panama Canal?

• Lake Erie

• Lake Titicaca

• Lake Nicaragua

• Lake Gatún

Which segment of the Panama Canal is the narrowest?

• Corte Culebra

• Esclusas de Miraflores

• Pedro Miguel Locks

• Esclusas de Gatún

How many ships transit through the Panama Canal each year?

• 5,000 to 6,000

• 10,000 to 11,000

• 13,000 to 14,000

• 15,000 to 16,000

What is the maximum width for ships to transit through the Panama Canal?

• 30.0 meters

• 36.0 meters

• 32.3 meters

• 34.5 meters

Who is responsible for the administration of the Panama Canal?

• The President of Panama

• The U.S. Government

• The United Nations

• The Autoridad del Canal de Panamá (ACP)

What year was the Ley Orgánica de la ACP established?

• 1994

• 1997

• 2000

• 2005