The Panama Canal was completed in the early 1900’s. For several decades it was under the United States control. In 1999, Panama gained full control of the Panama Canal. Which statement best explains why the Panama Canal is significant for development in the region?
It provides a much needed water supply to the region.
It provides an international crossroads for trade.<<<
It provides a natural barrier between Panama and other Latin American countries.
It provides a beautiful and safe location for tourism and ship cruises.
B is my answer.
What best explains why Chile has a large market for their produce in the United States from October through May?
Chileans do not consume as much of their own produce during those months.<<<
Americans eat more produce over the winter.
It is easiest to transport goods during those months.
Less produce is grown in the United States during the winter than in the summer.
A is my answer.
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1. Yes
2. No
Consider that in the Southern Hemisphere the seasons are opposite the seasons in the Northern Hemisphere.
is less produce is grown in the United States during the winter than in the summer the answer
Yes!
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B is the correct answer for the first question. To find the answer, you can eliminate the options that are unlikely to be true. Option A, "It provides a much-needed water supply to the region," is not accurate because the Panama Canal is primarily a shipping route and does not supply water to the region. Option C, "It provides a natural barrier between Panama and other Latin American countries," is also not correct because the canal itself does not act as a barrier, but rather as a connection. Option D, "It provides a beautiful and safe location for tourism and ship cruises," is not the main purpose of the Panama Canal.
This leaves us with option B, "It provides an international crossroads for trade," which is the most accurate statement. The Panama Canal is a crucial transportation route that connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, allowing ships to avoid the lengthy and dangerous journey around Cape Horn. This strategic position makes the Panama Canal significant for global trade and commerce.
For the second question, A is the correct answer. To determine this, you can consider the other options and their likelihood. Option B, "Americans eat more produce over the winter," does not necessarily explain the demand for Chilean produce specifically. Option C, "It is easiest to transport goods during those months," does not address the demand for Chilean produce specifically either. Option D, "Less produce is grown in the United States during the winter than in the summer," is also not specific to Chile and doesn't explain why the United States relies on Chile for produce.
This leaves us with option A, "Chileans do not consume as much of their own produce during those months," which is the best explanation. Chile is located in the Southern Hemisphere, so their seasons are opposite to those in the Northern Hemisphere. Therefore, when it is winter in the United States, it is summer in Chile. Since Chileans have a surplus of produce during these months, they export a significant amount to the United States, where the demand for fresh produce is still high.