Canal as transportation Flashcards
1
Q
How have canals been used from ancient times to today?
A
to connect natural waterways for transportation and to gain access to water
2
Q
What are locks?
A
Devices that help to equalize the water levels of the waterways being connected.
3
Q
What did the Early Middle eastern used canals?
A
for irrigation and drinking water
4
Q
What did the romans built the canals?
A
to transport their military to Europe
5
Q
What provide the waterwayscalled canals?
A
cheaper and faster ways to move goods
bring raw materials to factory
6
Q
What are the two major canals in the world?
A
The Panama Canal
Th Suez Canal
