Panama Canal
What is the Panama Canal used for?
The Panama Canal is used to transport country's imports and exports.
It is a trading shortcut, so that ships don't have to bring their goods all the way around South America.
What countries were part of the Columbian Exchange?
The Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa
What is Mexico's top export?
Vehicle engines
How many months of travel time does the Panama Canal save?
5 months
What kind of starchy vegetable did the Americas send to Europe, Asia, and Africa?
Potatoes
What is Panama's top export?
Petroleum
How many miles long is the canal?
51 miles
What livestock did the Americas send to Europe, Asia and Africa?
Turkeys
What is Nicaragua's top export?
Gold
How many locks do ships need to pass through?
3 sets of locks
What livestock came from Europe, Asia, and Africa to the Americas?
Cattle, Sheep, Pigs, and Horses
What is Honduras' top export?
Coffee
How many years did the United States have possession of the Panama Canal?
96 years
What are the two diseases that start with M, that came from Europe, Asia, and Africa to the Americas?
Measles and Malaria
What is Costa Rica's top export?
Surgical Instruments