A student researching the Suez Canal has taken the following notes:
• The Suez Canal opened in 1869, connecting the Mediterranean and Red Seas • The canal is approximately 120 miles long • It eliminates the need for ships to travel around Africa • About 12% of global trade passes through the canal annually • A 2021 blockage by a container ship disrupted global supply chains
The student wants to emphasize the canal's importance to global trade. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes?
The Suez Canal opened in 1869 and spans approximately 120 miles connecting two seas.
With 12% of global trade passing through annually, the Suez Canal is vital—as the 2021 blockage demonstrated by disrupting worldwide supply chains.
The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean and Red Seas, opened in 1869.
A container ship became stuck in the Suez Canal in 2021, causing a major blockage.
Correct Answer: B
Choice B. 12% of trade and supply chain disruption show global trade importance.