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Question 3 • DRHS GA-GSE US History B

How did the weather affect the building of the Panama Canal?

Answer
A
The hot, dry weather made many of the machines break down.
B
The cool, rainy weather helped construction move quickly.
C
The hot, humid weather made the work exhausting.
D
The hot, dry weather season helped construction move quickly.

Explanation

The Panama Canal was built in a hot, humid climate, which made strenuous outdoor work exhausting for the laborers. The weather did not make construction easier; heat and humidity added to the difficult working conditions. Therefore, the correct choice is “The hot, humid weather made the work exhausting.”

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