What Major Change Occurred to the Panama Canal in 2016

question 1

Multiple Choice

What major change occurred to the Panama Canal in 2016?

• A)The canal was sold to the Chinese who then halted construction of the Nicaraguan Canal.
• B)A new set of locks was added thereby allowing larger ships to pass through.
• C)Control of the canal was given back to the United States as part of NAFTA.
• D)The canal was closed as a result of the opening of the Nicaraguan Canal.
• E)The Panamanian government restricted the passage of oil tankers because of environmental concerns.

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