SSC
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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An enclosed section of a canal in which a ship may be raised or lowered by raising or lowering the level of the water in that section
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Chunnel
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Connection
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Lock
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Chamber
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -lock, enclosure or basin located in the course of a canal or a river (or in the vicinity of a dock) with gates at each end, within which the water level may be varied to raise or lower boats. Where the required lift is of considerable height, a series of connected but isolable basins, or locks, is used.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Panama canal works as a “water bridge” in which ships are elevated at about 85 feet (26 metres) above sea level by a system of locks.
Detailed explanation-3: -lock: An enclosed chamber in a waterway with watertight gates at each end, for raising or lowering vessels from one water level to another by admitting or releasing water.
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