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A group of joined locks on a canal is known as a Staircase.
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How did geography influence the building of the panama canal?
heavy rains there provide plenty of fresh water to operate the locks. Lake Nicaragua was the most tempting location for an interocean canal before construction in panam began, but an earthquake destroyed it. It had both negative and positive influence.
Why does the river thames have locks?
There are no locks on the Thames. There are lots of locks on the Thames so that the river can be navigated. The river is tidal as far as Teddington Lock in west London.
What is the attachment point between two chromatids called?
Recall the Wobble-Base - here is a Wobble-Answer: This protein disk is called the di-Chromosome Centromere assembly disk [it brings - and temporarily Locks - the centromeres of the pair of Chromosomes together].
Do dread locks happen naturally?
They can if an individual stops using conditioners and stops brushing or combing their hair. However it requires patience before dread locks become mature.
Why is iron used for locks and bolts?
to stay secure.(my computer friend :) )
How many locks are in the Erie Canal?
The original Erie Canal had 83 locks. The canal was improved and the number of locks went down to 72 locks. The canal was improved again and now there are only 35 locks.
Is the Suez Canal the only canal without canal locks?
No. Most, but not all, other canals have canal locks. Most canals are not built on flat land. Another without locks is the Corinth Canal.
What are similarities between the panama canal and the ballard locks?
What are the similarties between the Panama Canal and the ballard locks
What did the engineer use in order to raise and lower large vessels through the Panama Canal?
Canal Locks , of course, there are several series of these on the Panama Canal the Miraflores locks, the Pedro Miguel locks, etc. Vessels are towed throgh the locks byelectric locomotives called mules, these wee originally built by General Electric and are narrow gauge. there are rack projections so they can cope with steep grades between the locks.
Can you swim in canal locks?
no
Why does the Panama Canal have locks but the Suez Canal does not?
Locks are only needed when the ships need to be raised and lowered in altitude because of the terrain the canal crosses.
Is the Suez canal a series of lochs?
No locks on the Suez Canal
Who designed canal locks?
Gunther
Which was a part of the canal system?
Locks
Does the Suez canal have locks?
There are no locks, the Mediterranean and the Red sea are about the same level
Does the Suez canal haev any locks?
No, the Suez Canal is at sea level throughout its length.
Which was a major part of the canal system?
Locks
