Panama Canal

The Panama Canal is a man-made waterway. Which two oceans does it connect?

• the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

• the Pacific and Indian Oceans

• the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans

• the Southern and Pacific Oceans

The Panama Canal is important to different countries. Which information from the text best supports this conclusion?

• The Panama Canal was built during a time of limited technological capabilities

• An isthmus is a very narrow strip of land that is situated between two larger landmasses

• The Panama Canal's construction required 45,000 workers at its peak

• The Panama Canal remains crucial for international trade

It is estimated that a cross continental trip from New York to northern California took 5 months longer prior to the Panama Canal. Why did it take so much longer?

• because the boats had to be dragged over the Isthmus of Panama

• because the boats were not well made

• because the boats had to sail around the entire South American continent

• because the boats had to sail around Africa first

What is the main idea of this text?

• The Panama Canal is a waterway that was constructed to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, cutting travel time and expenses.

• The construction of the Panama Canal required innovative engineering and involved dangers such as poisonous snakes and mudslides

• It is estimated that a cross continental trip from New York to northern California took 5 months longer prior to the Panama Canal.

• An isthmus is a very narrow strip of land that is situated between two larger landmasses

What is the main purpose of the question in paragraph 3?

• to explain how the canal was built

• to highlight the worker's skills

• to lead into the next topic

• to reveal the author's opinion

According to the introductory section, the Panama Canal is ________ long.

• 14 km (8.75 mi.)

• 14,400 km (9,000 mi.)

• 76 million cubic meters (100 million cu. yds.)

• 82 km (51 mi.)

The main idea of the passage is to:

• demonstrate how complex building a canal can be.

• demonstrate how harmful mosquitos are to humans.

• showcase the "lake and lock" design

• give the reader a sense of how difficult it was to build the canal, along with how each obstacle was conquered.

What is the most likely purpose for the text box at the end of the article?

• to explain the history of the canal

• to provide interesting facts about the canal

• to show how much it costs to use it

• to explain the types of ships that would potentially use the canal.

What treaty allowed the United States to build the Panama Canal inside the territory?

• Panama Canal Treaty

• Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty

• Panama-Balboa Canal Agreement

• United States-Panama Treaty

When did the Panama Canal Zone exist?

• 1903-1979

• 1979-1990

• 1800-1900

• 2000-present