Catherine of Aragon Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of the Panama Canal?
To provide a shortcut for ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
True or False: The Panama Canal is located in Panama.
True
What year did the Panama Canal officially open?
1914
Fill in the blank: The Panama Canal connects the _____ Ocean to the _____ Ocean.
Atlantic; Pacific
Which country originally constructed the Panama Canal?
France
What was a major reason for the failure of the French attempt to build the canal?
High mortality rates from disease and engineering challenges.
Who successfully completed the construction of the Panama Canal?
The United States
What is the length of the Panama Canal?
Approximately 50 miles (80 kilometers)
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key feature of the Panama Canal? A) Locks B) Dams C) Bridges D) Tunnels
A) Locks
What is the function of the locks in the Panama Canal?
To raise and lower ships between different water levels.
True or False: The Panama Canal was under U.S. control until the year 2000.
True
Fill in the blank: The Panama Canal uses a system of _____ to manage water levels.
locks
What is the name of the treaty that transferred control of the Panama Canal to Panama?
The Torrijos-Carter Treaties
Short Answer: How many locks are there in the Panama Canal?
Three
What geographical feature does the Panama Canal cut through?
The Isthmus of Panama
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
D) Cultural exchange
True or False: The Panama Canal has been expanded in recent years to accommodate larger ships.
True
What was the name of the expansion project completed in 2016?
The Panama Canal Expansion or Third Set of Locks
Short Answer: What is the average time it takes for a ship to transit the Panama Canal?
About 8 to 10 hours
Fill in the blank: The Panama Canal creates a shortcut that reduces travel distance by _____ miles.
8,000
What is the maximum width of ships that can pass through the original locks?
32.3 meters (106 feet)
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
A) United States
True or False: The construction of the Panama Canal was completed without any loss of life.
False
What major health issue was addressed through sanitation efforts during the construction of the canal?
Malaria and Yellow Fever
