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Which wonder connects the UK and France?
What is the CN Tower primarily used for?
How long is the Golden Gate Bridge?
In which year did the Empire State Building open?
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What is the name of the freshwater lake created by the Netherlands North Sea Protection Works?
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How long does it take to traverse the Panama Canal?
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What is the Itaipu Dam used for?
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Study Notes
The Channel Tunnel
- Connects the UK and France under the English Channel
- Comprises three tunnels: two for trains and one for services
- Measures 31.35 miles in length, with 24 miles underwater
CN Tower
- Located in Toronto, Canada
- Serves as a telecommunications tower and is the world's third-tallest tower
- Stands at 553.3 meters in height
- Broadcasts television, radio, and wireless signals throughout the region
Empire State Building
- Located in New York City
- Was the tallest building in the world when it opened in 1931
- Stands at 1,454 feet in height
- Symbolizes human success and achievement
Golden Gate Bridge
- Connects San Francisco with Marin County
- Was the longest span bridge in the world until 1964
- Measures 1.7 miles in length
- Serves as a major transportation route
Itaipu Dam
- Located on the border of Brazil and Paraguay
- Is the largest operating hydroelectric facility in the world
- Creates the Itaipu Reservoir
- Generates electricity shared by Brazil and Paraguay
Netherlands North Sea Protection Works
- Reclaimed land from the North Sea through the use of dikes and barriers
- The Afsluitdijk turned the Zuiderzee sea into the IJsselmeer, a freshwater lake
Panama Canal
- An international waterway in Panama
- Allows ships to pass between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean
- Saves thousands of miles of travel
- Takes approximately fifteen hours to traverse
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Explore the remarkable structures of the modern world, including the Channel Tunnel, CN Tower, and Empire State Building.
