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Match the following terms with their meanings:
Match the following terms with their meanings:
Panama Canal = A 50-mile important shortcut for ships Atlantic = Ocean located to the east of the canal Pacific = Ocean located to the west of the canal Run aground = Getting stuck on the bottom
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Water levels are low = Current issue affecting the Panama Canal Shortage of rain = Contributing factor to the low water levels Big ships = Type of vessels facing challenges navigating the canal Authorities in Panama = Responsible for keeping the canal operational
Match the following elements with their role in the situation:
Match the following elements with their role in the situation:
Lack of rain = Cause of low water levels in the canal Canal's importance = Reason for efforts to keep it working Ships getting stuck = Consequence of low water levels Authorities' responsibility = Ensuring functionality of the canal
Match the following locations with their relation to the Panama Canal:
Match the following locations with their relation to the Panama Canal:
Match the following problems with their impact on shipping:
Match the following problems with their impact on shipping:
The Panama Canal is 80 miles long.
The Panama Canal is 80 miles long.
The Panama Canal is currently facing water level issues due to excessive rain.
The Panama Canal is currently facing water level issues due to excessive rain.
The low water levels in the Panama Canal are causing difficulties for small ships only.
The low water levels in the Panama Canal are causing difficulties for small ships only.
Authorities in Panama are not concerned about the functioning of the Panama Canal.
Authorities in Panama are not concerned about the functioning of the Panama Canal.
The Panama Canal connects the Indian Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
The Panama Canal connects the Indian Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
Why are authorities in Panama concerned about the water levels in the Panama Canal?
Why are authorities in Panama concerned about the water levels in the Panama Canal?
What is the main purpose of the Panama Canal?
What is the main purpose of the Panama Canal?
What problem are ships facing in the Panama Canal due to the low water levels?
What problem are ships facing in the Panama Canal due to the low water levels?
How long is the Panama Canal?
How long is the Panama Canal?
What is the current issue affecting the Panama Canal's operation?
What is the current issue affecting the Panama Canal's operation?
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