Canals KS2

What is a canal?

• A man made waterway.

• A round body of water.

• An area of water which leads into the sea.

• A natural waterway.

What is the primary purpose of a canal?

• To serve as a natural water source.

• To create a recreational area.

• To provide a habitat for fish.

• To connect two bodies of water for navigation.

How do canals differ from rivers?

• Canals are always larger than rivers.

• Canals flow into the sea, while rivers do not.

• Canals are man-made, while rivers are natural.

• Canals are natural, while rivers are man-made.

What is a common use of canals in urban areas?

• To generate hydroelectric power.

• To irrigate agricultural fields.

• To provide drinking water.

• To serve as a transportation route.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a canal lock?

• It is a type of dam used to control river flow.

• It is a recreational area for fishing.

• It is used to raise and lower boats between stretches of water of different levels.

• It is a natural feature of the landscape.

Where does The Oxford Canal start and end?

• It starts in Oxford and end in Banbury.

• It starts in Tackley and ends in Coventry.

• It starts in Oxford and ends in Coventry.

• It starts in Oxford and ends in Aynho.