Panama Canal: A Gateway to Global Trade

What was a major obstacle faced by the French in their attempt to build the Panama Canal?

• Lack of funding

• Dense jungles and disease

• Political opposition

• Technological limitations

How did the United States overcome the health challenges during the construction of the Panama Canal?

• By relocating the construction site

• By using advanced medical technology

• By implementing large-scale mosquito control measures

• By importing a healthier workforce

What was a significant outcome of the Torrijos-Carter Treaties?

• The end of U.S. military presence in Panama

• The construction of a new canal

• The transfer of canal control to Panama

• The expansion of the Panama Canal

What was the strategic importance of the Panama Canal during World War II?

• It was a site for peace negotiations

• It provided a refuge for warships

• It facilitated the movement of U.S. Naval forces between oceans

• It served as a base for military operations

What was the primary goal of the Panama Canal expansion project completed in 2016?

• To accommodate larger ships

• To improve environmental sustainability

• To reduce construction costs

• To increase toll revenues

How did the Panama Canal impact global trade routes?

• It shortened voyages between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

• It increased the distance between trade partners

• It diverted trade to land routes

• It made sea travel obsolete

What role does the Panama Canal play in Panama's economy?

• It is a minor contributor to GDP

• It generates significant revenue through transit tolls

• It is primarily a tourist attraction

• It has no impact on the economy

Which of the following is a major challenge currently facing the Panama Canal?

• Declining global trade

• Freshwater availability due to climate change

• Lack of technological innovation

• Political instability in Panama

Which alternative route poses a growing challenge to the Panama Canal?

• The Cape of Good Hope

• The Strait of Gibraltar

• North American rail networks

• The Suez Canal

What is a potential future impact of geopolitical tensions on the Panama Canal?

• Increased toll rates

• Expansion of the canal

• Diversification of shipping routes

• Reduction in global trade