Panama Canal Expansion Insights

Panama Canal Expansion Insights

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Geography, Business, Architecture, Education

9th - 12th Grade

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Liam Anderson

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The Panama Canal is a crucial revenue source for Panama, generating $2 billion annually. To maintain its economic significance, a major expansion project was undertaken, involving extensive excavation and construction. This project uses advanced techniques and materials, setting new standards in engineering. The expansion will significantly impact global commerce, prompting businesses to adapt their models.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much revenue does the Panama Canal generate annually for Panama?

$1 billion

$4 billion

$2 billion

$3 billion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for Panama to consider expanding the canal?

To reduce construction costs

To improve local transportation

To prevent loss of trade

To increase tourism

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the alternatives considered before deciding to expand the canal?

Expanding the existing canal

Reducing the canal's size

Closing the canal

Building a new canal

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the major construction efforts involved in the canal expansion?

Using 200,000 tons of reinforcing steel

Constructing a new city

Excavating a new river

Building a new airport

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the amount of concrete used in the canal expansion compare to the Hoover Dam?

The same amount

Three times as much

Twice as much

Half as much

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the scale of excavation compared to a well-known location?

The size of Yellowstone Park

The size of Central Park

The size of Times Square

The size of the Grand Canyon

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a notable feature of each lock chamber in the expanded canal?

It can fit the Eiffel Tower

It can fit the Golden Gate Bridge

It can fit the Empire State Building

It can fit the Statue of Liberty

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