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When a ship travels from New York to San Francisco through the Panama Canal, it saves approximately 8,000 nautical miles compared to the route around the southern tip of South America (Cape Horn). This significant reduction in distance allows for shorter transit times and lower fuel costs, making the Panama Canal a crucial shortcut for maritime trade.
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What was the main advantage for us in building the Panama Canal?
The main advantage was that it significantly shortened the travel time from the Atlantic to the Pacific. So instead of going around the treacherous southern tip of South America, people could go over the small distance through the canal in relative safety and cut a month or more off their travel time from New York to San Francisco.
Can I pack aerosols in my checked baggage when traveling?
No, aerosols are generally not allowed in checked baggage when traveling. It is recommended to pack them in your carry-on luggage instead.
What state is Antarctica next to?
Antarctica is not near any state. It is about 750 miles south of the nearest land -- the tip of South America. Antarctica is surrounded by the Southern Ocean.
What did Columbus hope to achieve through his voyages?
he want it to accomplish the route to Asia but instead he found America
Did Francisco Vasquez de Coronado used a ship?
No, Francisco Vázquez de Coronado did not use a ship during his famous expedition in the 1540s. Instead, he led an overland exploration through present-day Mexico and the southwestern United States in search of the Seven Cities of Gold. His journey primarily involved traveling by horseback and on foot, as he sought to explore and conquer new territories.
Is there any traveling involved in the pediatrics department?
Most of the time, working in the pediatrics department does not involve traveling. Instead, patients come to the medical office or clinic to be seen.
What was Columbus searching for in the Caribbean area?
nothing. he was attempting to get to Asia by traveling west instead of east
When the fertilized egg remains in the fallopian tube instead of traveling to the uterus what is this called?
An ectopic pregnancy.
What did southern plantation owners use instead of money?
slaves, crops
Are Spanish slugs native to North America?
No, Spanish slugs [Arion vulgaris] aren't native to North America. Instead, they're native to northern Spain, western France, and southern England in Europe. But they've spread well beyond their native range, into the rest of Europe. Additionally, they've been in the United States of America since 1998.
Why does America use a line graph instead of a bar graph?
America uses both
How did John Browne spend the first ten years of his career?
Instead of returning to school Browne spent 10 years traveling America, moving from one British Petroleum office to another, all the while absorbing the business and loving the United States.
