The Panama Canal - Location is important

What is the main purpose of the Panama Canal?

• to provide drinking water to Panama

• to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

• to create a tourist attraction

• to separate North and South America

How long is the Panama Canal?

• 100 kilometers

• 50 kilometers

• 82 kilometers

• 144 kilometers

Why was a third lock added to the Panama Canal in 2007?

• to make the canal longer

• to allow bigger cargo ships to pass through

• to make travel faster for small boats

• to reduce the number of ships using the canal

What happens when a ship enters a lock in the canal?

• It is lifted or lowered using water

• It is carried by a crane

• It moves through tunnels underground

• It is transported by train to the other side

What is Gatun Lake?

• A natural lake that existed before the canal

• A small river that helps fill the locks

• A lake that only small boats can use

• An artificial lake at the highest point of the canal

Which of the following types of ships do NOT commonly pass through the canal?

• Passenger ships

• Cargo ships

• Fishing boats

• Liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels

How does the canal manage the water used in the locks?

• It pumps water from the ocean

• It stores water in large cisterns next to the canal

• It collects rainwater from the mountains

• It uses underground pipes to transfer water

What is the name of the bridge that connects North and South America over the canal?

• Panama Bridge

• Atlantic-Pacific Bridge

• Canal Connector

• American Bridge

How long does it take for a ship to travel through the Panama Canal on average?

• 8 to 10 hours

• 2 to 3 hours

• 24 to 30 hours

• 48 hours

Why is Panama's location important to the world?

• It is a large country with many resources

• It is a popular tourist destination

• It is the only country in Central America with a canal

• It allows ships to save time by traveling between the two oceans