Global shipping routes Flashcards
1
Q
What are Suez and Panama Canals?
A
They are both shortcuts for ships, they are being upgraded to allow more and larger ships to pass through. Suez can only accommodate ships travelling in one direction, while Panama Canal has locks which slows travelling time
2
Q
What are submarine cables?
A
Carry telephone signals, without them we wouldn’t have internet. They enhance globalisation, connect countries
