What is the advantage to building the canal in this location? (U10.4) TEKS - 12, 15(D), 17(E), 28(A)
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The Pacific Ocean is higher in elevation, so this location offered some fun rapids to ride.
The Pacific Ocean is higher in elevation, so this location offered some fun rapids to ride.
The location required ships to go far south around the tip of South America.
The location required ships to go far south around the tip of South America.
The land there was very narrow and allowed for faster construction.
The land there was very narrow and allowed for faster construction.
The canal officially opened in 1914, permanently changing world trade and military defense patterns.
The canal officially opened in 1914, permanently changing world trade and military defense patterns.
The people of Panama were happy to have the canal built because it provided th
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The most accurate response regarding the advantage of building the Panama Canal at its specific location is:
The canal officially opened in 1914, permanently changing world trade and military defense patterns.
This highlights the significance of the canal in facilitating faster maritime trade routes and enhancing military logistics between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The other options provided do not accurately reflect the reasons for selecting this location for the canal.
