Panama Canal locks

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was the Panama Canal locks built?Completed 1914
2. How tall is the Panama Canal locks?85 feet (26 meters)
3. How long is the Panama Canal locks?Approximately 1.9 miles (3 km)
4. What is the Panama Canal locks known for?One of the largest concrete constructions of its time
5. What is the location?Isthmus of Panama, Republic of Panama
6. What is the expansion locks operational?June 26, 2016

Culvert: An underground pipe or channel used to convey water, essential for filling lock chambers.
Panamax/New Panamax: Designation for the maximum size of ships that can transit the original/expanded Panama Canal.
Maritime Commerce: The business of transporting goods by sea, heavily reliant on efficient canal systems.