The Race to Save the Panama Canal

What is the primary reason for the water shortage in the Panama Canal?

• Overuse by local industries

• Increased number of ships

• Climate change affecting rainfall

• Poor construction techniques

Which disease significantly impacted the workforce during the French construction attempts?

• Tuberculosis

• Malaria

• Cholera

• Influenza

What percentage of water is recaptured by the newest set of locks in the Panama Canal?

• 30%

• 45%

• 60%

• 75%

What major weather phenomenon has exacerbated the drought conditions at the Panama Canal?

• Hurricane

• El Nino

• Monsoon

• Cyclone

Which country is considering building a canal that could serve as an alternative to the Panama Canal?

• Mexico

• Nicaragua

• Colombia

• Canada