Answer the following questions about the Panama Canal and South America:

• 1. How was Panama formed geologically?
• 2. What is the length of the Panama Canal?
• 3. What is the highest toll ever paid by a vessel passing through the Panama Canal?
• 4. What is the average toll paid by vessels passing through the Panama Canal?
• 5. What country has been contracted to revitalize the ports?
• 6. What is the economic/political significance of the Panama Canal?
• 7. What beach in South America draws millions of visitors each year?
• 8. According to the Terrain Map, is most of South America flat or mountainous?
• 9. According to the Population Map, where do most of the people live?
• 10. According to the Rainfall Map, is most of South America arid or wet? What areas of Brazil experience the most rainfall?
• 11. South America is one of the world’s top exporters of what particular good?

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