Which highway connects North America, Central America and South America?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → The Pan American Highway
The Pan-American Highway, a large portion of which has been built, will connect the countries of South America, Central America and U.S.A.-Canada, while the Trans-Canadian and Alaskan Highways stay within North America and the Stuart Highway is in Australia.
NCERT (2025-26): “Highways … Likewise, the cities of Canada in the north are linked with those of Mexico in the south. The Trans-Canadian Highway links Vancouver in British Columbia(west coast) to St. John’s City in Newfoundland (east coast) and the Alaskan Highway links Edmonton (Canada) to Anchorage (Alaska). The Pan-American Highway, a large portion of which has been constructed, will connect the countries of South America, Central America and U.S.A.-Canada. The Trans-Continental Stuart Highway connects Darwin (north coast) and Melbourne via Tennant Creek and Alice Springs in Australia.…” |