Which canal offers a shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific for ships travelling between the eastern and western coasts of the Americas?
Correct answer: B. The Panama Canal
- A. The Suez Canal
- B. The Panama Canal
- C. The Kiel Canal
- D. The Corinth Canal
Explanation
The Panama Canal lets ships pass between the Atlantic and Pacific without rounding South America.
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