Panama Canal Railway Engineering Challenges

Panama Canal Railway Engineering Challenges

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

FREE Resource

The video discusses locomotive issues on the Panama Canal Railway, where a train is stuck due to engine problems affecting cargo cooling. A backup locomotive is prepared to resolve the issue. The journey from Balboa to Manzanillo is highlighted, showcasing the engineering marvel of the railway. The video also covers the challenges faced by trains on the summit in rainy conditions, emphasizing the importance of the sanding system for traction.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main issue with the locomotive on the Pacific side of the Panama Canal Railway?

The cargo was too heavy.

The train was derailed.

The engine wasn't producing enough electricity.

The engine was overheating.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the destination of the train starting from Balboa?

Gamboa

Cologne City

Miraflores

Manzanillo

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long does the journey from Balboa to Manzanillo take under perfect conditions?

One and a half hours

Three hours

Two hours

One hour

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the Panama Canal Railway an engineering marvel?

Its construction beside the canal and through dense jungle

Its scenic route

Its modern technology

Its speed

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the maximum speed the locomotives can reach on the Panama Canal Railway?

70 miles per hour

90 miles per hour

80 miles per hour

60 miles per hour

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge when the railway meets the mountains?

Steep inclines

High speed

Dense jungle

Heavy cargo

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the summit referred to in the context of the Panama Canal Railway?

A meeting point

A bridge

A steep hill

A station

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