Why can drought restrict Panama Canal operations?
Correct answer: B. Low freshwater levels can limit lock operations and permissible ship draughts
- A. It raises the canal's water temperature
- B. Low freshwater levels can limit lock operations and permissible ship draughts
- C. It closes the canal to all traffic permanently
- D. It damages the lock gates
Explanation
With less stored fresh water, fewer lockages are possible and ships must sail with shallower draughts.
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