The Panama Canal, the Dead Sea, the Saint Lawrence River

The Panama Canal, Panama

The Panama Canal is one of the greatest engineering achievements and most frequented waterways of all time. The Panama Canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama and links the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific. This canal was built in order to shorten the voyage between New York City and San Francisco to a distance of 9800 kilometers from 24200 kilometers. The Panama Canal extends 82 miles from Limon Bay (Atlantic Ocean) to The Bay of Panama (Pacific Ocean). The Panama Canal also has three sets of locks, which are water-filled chambers that raise and lower ships from one level to another. This Canal is frequented by commercial and military ships. About 12,000 oceangoing vessels travel through the canal annually or about 33 vessels per day.

The Dead Sea, Israel

There are many superlatives that come to mind when you think about The Dead Sea. The Dead Sea is the lowest and saltiest point on this planet. The Dad Sea dives to an astonishing 416 meters bellow sea level and is nine times as salty as an ocean. The Dead Sea is situated at the mouth of the Jordan River and forms part of the border between Israel and Jordan. The Dead Sea was formed millions of years ago when the Arabian Peninsula and the African continent shifted and formed the Great Rift Valley. This is why the surrounding area is rocky and barren. The Dead Sea is 18 kilometers wide at its widest point and 80 kilometers long. The Dead Sea is called the “Dead Sea” because there are few plants and no fish except brine shrimp live in its waters. Not only, is this salt water lake interesting but it also has some interesting properties. The Dead Sea is home to heaps of table salt (sodium chloride), bromine, calcium chloride, and potassium chloride. The country of Israel benefits greatly from The Dead Sea by: selling salt, fertilizer, drugs, soaps, personal hygiene items and much more.

The Saint Lawrence River, Canada

The Saint Lawrence River is one of the most important rivers to North America’s economy. The St. Lawrence flows 3669 km from Lake Ontario to the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. The Saint Lawrence connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes. The Saint Lawrence River is part of the Saint Lawrence Seaway. The St. Lawrence River is a long, thick River. The Saint Lawrence River is the largest river in Canada. It is also one of the largest rivers in North America. The Saint Lawrence is 1 291 100. The St Lawrence River is important for shipping in supplies to Canada. The Saint Lawrence River carries more freight than any other river in Canada. Most of the ships that come through the Saint Lawrence contain dry bulk. About 40% of the cargo in North America moves through the Saint Lawrence River. The Saint Lawrence is key to boosting the Canadian economy.

William Anderson (Schoolworkhelper Editorial Team)

William completed his Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts in 2013. He current serves as a lecturer, tutor and freelance writer. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, walking his dog and parasailing. Article last reviewed: 2022 | St. Rosemary Institution © 2010-2024 | Creative Commons 4.0

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