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Flashcards on Panama Canal
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When was the Panama Canal completed?
1914
Who was the chief engineer responsible for the construction of the Panama Canal?
John Frank Stevens
What is the purpose of the Panama Canal?
To provide a shortcut for ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
What country originally began the construction of the Panama Canal?
France
What country took over the construction of the Panama Canal after France failed?
United States
How many locks are there in the Panama Canal?
Six
What is the length of the Panama Canal in miles?
50
What is the average time it takes for a ship to transit the Panama Canal?
8-10 hours
How much does it cost for a ship to transit the Panama Canal?
The tolls vary depending on the size and type of the vessel.
What year did the United States hand over control of the Panama Canal to Panama?
1999
What impact did the construction of the Panama Canal have on international trade?
It greatly reduced travel time and costs, facilitating global trade and commerce.
What major challenge did engineers face during the construction of the Panama Canal?
Dealing with diseases, especially malaria and yellow fever.
How many people died during the construction of the Panama Canal?
Approximately 27,500
What is the highest point in the Panama Canal?
Gatun Lake
What is the significance of the Panama Canal?
It revolutionized global shipping and transformed international trade.
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When was the Panama Canal completed?
1906
1920
1914
1930
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Who was the chief engineer responsible for the construction of the Panama Canal?
Ferdinand de Lesseps
John Frank Stevens
Theodore Roosevelt
George Washington Goethals
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What country originally began the construction of the Panama Canal?
France
United States
Colombia
England
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How many locks are there in the Panama Canal?
12
4
6
8
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What is the average time it takes for a ship to transit the Panama Canal?
4-6 hours
8-10 hours
12-14 hours
16-18 hours
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What year did the United States hand over control of the Panama Canal to Panama?
1980
2000
1999
1995
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What is the highest point in the Panama Canal?
Miraflores Locks
Gatun Lake
Culebra Cut
Panama City
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What is the purpose of the Panama Canal?
To generate hydroelectric power
To provide drinking water
To provide a shortcut for ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
To irrigate agricultural fields
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What impact did the construction of the Panama Canal have on international trade?
It increased trade barriers
It had no significant impact
It greatly reduced travel time and costs, facilitating global trade and commerce
It led to the decline of international trade
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How many people died during the construction of the Panama Canal?
5,000
Approximately 27,500
10,000
15,000
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