Question

Background information: This chart shows the distance between three cities and India via two routes: the Suez Canal and around the Cape of Good Hope of Africa.

Which of these statements is supported by information in the chart?

All three cities benefitted from the construction of the Suez Canal.
It was faster for ships from New York to travel by the Cape of Good Hope.
Ships from London saved no time using the Suez Canal.
Ships from New York benefitted the most by traveling through the canal.

Answer 1

A. all three cities benefitted from the construction of the Suez Canal.

Answer 2

The correct answer is A). All three cities benefitted from the construction of the Suez Canal

The Suez Canal is located in Egypt and connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Gulf of Suez. The cities of Suez, Ismailia, and Port Saeed are three important towns along the canal. All three cities benefitted from the construction of the Suez Canal.

The Suez canal allows cargo ships to travel from Asia to Europe and they not need to go round the tip of Africa. This important construction really saves time and money, improving trade. Since the opening of the Canal on November 17, 1869, the distance between Europe and India has been reduced by 7000 km.