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Part - 1 CH - 7 Transport and Communication — Geography STD 12 Humanities — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 HumanitiesGeographyPart - 1 CH - 7 Transport and Communication2 Marks
Question
Study the map given below carefully and answer the questions that follow :
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(1) Identify and name the canal shown in the map.
(2) Write any four characteristics of this canal.
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Answer

(1) Suez canal
(2) Characteristics
  • It connects Mediterranean sea with Red sea.
  • It gives Europe a new gateway to the Indian Ocean.
  • It reduces distance between Liverpool and Colombo.
  • It is Sea level canal without locks.
  • As the tolls are heavy, some find it cheaper to go by the longer Cape Route whenever the consequent delay is not important.

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