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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the Panama Canal?

Answer 1

To provide a shortcut for ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

Question 2

True or False: The Panama Canal is located in Panama.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What year did the Panama Canal officially open?

Answer 3

1914

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The Panama Canal connects the _____ Ocean to the _____ Ocean.

Answer 4

Atlantic; Pacific

Question 5

Which country originally constructed the Panama Canal?

Answer 5

France

Question 6

What was a major reason for the failure of the French attempt to build the canal?

Answer 6

High mortality rates from disease and engineering challenges.

Question 7

Who successfully completed the construction of the Panama Canal?

Answer 7

The United States

Question 8

What is the length of the Panama Canal?

Answer 8

Approximately 50 miles (80 kilometers)

Question 9

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key feature of the Panama Canal? A) Locks B) Dams C) Bridges D) Tunnels

Answer 9

A) Locks

Question 10

What is the function of the locks in the Panama Canal?

Answer 10

To raise and lower ships between different water levels.

Question 11

True or False: The Panama Canal was under U.S. control until the year 2000.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The Panama Canal uses a system of _____ to manage water levels.

Answer 12

locks

Question 13

What is the name of the treaty that transferred control of the Panama Canal to Panama?

Answer 13

The Torrijos-Carter Treaties

Question 14

Short Answer: How many locks are there in the Panama Canal?

Answer 14

Three

Question 15

What geographical feature does the Panama Canal cut through?

Answer 15

The Isthmus of Panama

Question 16

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a reason for the canal’s importance? A) Trade efficiency B) Military strategy C) Tourism D) Cultural exchange

Answer 16

D) Cultural exchange

Question 17

True or False: The Panama Canal has been expanded in recent years to accommodate larger ships.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

What was the name of the expansion project completed in 2016?

Answer 18

The Panama Canal Expansion or Third Set of Locks

Question 19

Short Answer: What is the average time it takes for a ship to transit the Panama Canal?

Answer 19

About 8 to 10 hours

Question 20

Fill in the blank: The Panama Canal creates a shortcut that reduces travel distance by _____ miles.

Answer 20

8,000

Question 21

What is the maximum width of ships that can pass through the original locks?

Answer 21

32.3 meters (106 feet)

Question 22

Multiple Choice: Which of the following countries benefited the most from the construction of the Panama Canal? A) United States B) Canada C) Mexico D) Colombia

Answer 22

A) United States

Question 23

True or False: The construction of the Panama Canal was completed without any loss of life.

Answer 23

False

Question 24

What major health issue was addressed through sanitation efforts during the construction of the canal?

Answer 24

Malaria and Yellow Fever