Question

What is the purpose of the locks?

to serve as an elevator by raising and lowering ships passing through the canal

to make ships move more quickly as they pass through the canal

to help ships unload their cargo as they pass through the canal

Answer 1

I am pretty sure it is to serve as an elevator by raising and lowering ships. But i might be wrong. I know it is not the last one

Answer 2

Answer:

to serve as an elevator by raising and lowering ships passing through the canal

Explanation:

They act as elevators lowering them to next sea through the canal, or raising them to the other sea through the canal. Panama canal is a very good example of this.