What direction does a boat go when moving along the Panama Canal from the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean?

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To determine the direction a boat goes when moving along the Panama Canal from the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean, we need to understand the layout of the canal.

The Panama Canal consists of a series of locks that elevate ships from sea level to the higher elevation of Gatun Lake, and then lower them back down to sea level on the other side. The Caribbean Sea is to the east of the canal, and the Pacific Ocean is to the west.

When a boat travels from the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean, it starts at the eastern entrance of the canal near the city of Colón on the Caribbean side. It then enters the Gatun Locks, which raise the boat to the level of Gatun Lake. From there, the boat continues westward across Gatun Lake, passing through the narrow and winding Gaillard Cut. Finally, the boat enters the Pedro Miguel Locks, which lower the boat to the level of the Pacific Ocean. The boat then exits the canal on the Pacific side near Panama City.

Therefore, a boat moving along the Panama Canal from the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean generally travels from east to west.