When Did the Panama Canal Become the Property of the Nation

question 34

Multiple Choice

When did the Panama Canal become the property of the nation of Panama?

• A)1914
• B)1978
• C)2000
• D)1997
• E)1963

---

Definitions:

Symbiotic

Symbiotic refers to a mutually beneficial relationship between two different organisms living in close physical association.

Bleaching

The process of removing color from a substance, often through chemical means, which can also refer to the destruction of coral coloration due to environmental stress like warm sea temperatures.

Mudflat

Flat, muddy areas found in coastal environments and estuaries, exposed at low tide and flooded at high tide, serving as important feeding and breeding grounds for numerous species.

Bacterial Biofilms

Complex communities of bacteria that adhere to surfaces and are encased in a self-produced protective matrix, often leading to increased resistance to antibiotics and disinfectants.