The Panama Canal

The Panama Canal links which two oceans?

• Arctic

• Atlantic

• Indian

• Pacific

Why was building a canal through Panama a challenge (select three)?

• Mountainous Terrain

• Tropical Climate

• Not enough labor

• Diseases such as Malaria and Yellow Fever

How did the designers of the Panama Canal overcome the mountainous terrain?

• Followed the paths of existing rivers

• Dug around the mountains

• A series of tunnels

• A lock system

How many lives are estimated to have been lost building the canal?

• 500

• 2,750

• 6,000

• 20,000

Why was building the Panama Canal important to the United States?

• Ensured Military could move quickly between oceans

• Secured the U.S. position as a world power

• Sped up trade between markets

• All are correct