Which statement accurately describes the Panama Canal?

• A. It connects Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
• B. It connects Indian Ocean and Arctic Ocean
• C. It connects Pacific Ocean and Arctic Ocean
• D. It connects Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean

Answer: (D)

The Panama Canal is a man-made waterway that cuts across the Isthmus of Panama, letting ships move between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The route goes from the Caribbean Sea on the Atlantic side to the Pacific Ocean, and it uses a system of locks to raise and lower ships as they traverse the isthmus. This shortcut dramatically shortens the voyage between many parts of the world. It does not connect the Indian Ocean or the Arctic Ocean.