Identify the characteristics of Panama Canal.

A. It connects the Atlantic ocean and the Pacific Ocean
B. It has reduced the distance between New York and San Francisco
C. It has a six lock system
D. It helps in trade between London and Miami

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A, B, and C only

The correct answer is Option (1) → A, B, and C only

(A) It connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean – Correct. The Panama Canal is a man-made waterway that connects the Atlantic Ocean (via the Caribbean Sea) with the Pacific Ocean, significantly shortening maritime travel time between the east and west coasts of the Americas.

(B) It has reduced the distance between New York and San Francisco – Correct. By providing a shortcut through Central America, the canal has drastically reduced the distance and travel time between New York (East Coast) and San Francisco (West Coast).

(C) It has a six lock system – Correct. The Panama Canal uses a system of locks to raise and lower ships as they pass through the Isthmus of Panama. The canal currently includes six major locks in its two-lane system.

(D) It helps in trade between London and Miami – Incorrect. Panama Canal is not used for this purpose since both cities are on the Atlantic side .