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Gate is the name given to the lower barrier of a canal lock. A Canal lock is used to lower and raise the water to move boats along a waterway.
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Does the Suez canal haev any locks?
No, the Suez Canal is at sea level throughout its length.
When was the canal lock invented?
The Chinese invented the canal lock in the 10th century..
Is Erie Canal the same as canal lock?
yes
Why was sit necessary to build the locks in the canal?
Locks are necessary to lift barges and canal narrow boats up or down through a series of lock gates. The water level at the start of a series of lock gates may be higher or lower than the water level at the other end of the lock gates. Without the retaining effect of lock gates, the canal would simply be dry in some lengths and wet in others.
What is an enclosure in a canal or river?
Lock
Where in Canada where you find a canal lock and a lift lock?
The Saint Lawrence Seaway
What is the lock of the Panama Canal?
a seletion of a waterway.
Why does the lower canal not overflow and the higher canal empty when a lock is in constant use?
They have pumps,drainage valves and receivers ( akin to ballast tanks on subs) to alter trim to prevent this from happening, this is more complex than, say, a Bath tub.
What has keys but no lock?
A canal Hair Remote car lock (has a lock but no key) airlock
What is a loch on a canal?
I think that you mean 'lock' and not loch. A lock on a canal or river allows water level to be raised or lowered so that boats can go upstream or downstream.
What is used to make the sides and the bottom of the lock?
The sides of a canal lock is made from bricks or concrete.
Welland Ship Canal lock 3 ship time schedules?
lock 3PM schedule
