3.2.2.2 - Inland waterways and canals
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What is an inland waterway?
💡 Hint: Think about what types of water bodies can be used for transportation.
Name one famous canal.
💡 Hint: Recall the significant canals we talked about earlier.
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What is the primary function of canals?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of canals in historical trade.
True or False: The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian Ocean.
💡 Hint: Remember which oceans are connected by the Panama Canal.
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Calculate the time saved in shipping if using the Panama Canal versus the long way around South America.
💡 Hint: Consider how many nautical miles the canal route saves.
Discuss the societal impacts of large canal constructions on local communities.
💡 Hint: Think about the changes brought by large-scale infrastructure projects.
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