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Last accessed: 01.03.2026
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Last accessed: 01.03.2026
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Last accessed: 01.03.2026
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Last accessed: 01.03.2026
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Last accessed: 01.03.2026
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Last accessed: 01.03.2026
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Last accessed: 01.03.2026
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Graphic Sources

Q9 – iStock – Der Panamakanal erklärt (Vector) https://www.istockphoto.com/de/vektor/der-panamakanal-erkl%C3%A4rt-gm1456056228-491209903
Last accessed: 01.03.2026
Q10 – AI-generated image
Created with OpenAI DALL·E (text-to-image model),
based on a custom prompt by the author.
Q20 – AI-generated image
Created with OpenAI DALL·E (text-to-image model),
based on a custom prompt by the author.
Q21 – Adapted and visually enhanced from ResearchGate https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Shortest-trade-route-provided-by-the-Panama-Canal-Adapted-from-Council-for-Economic_fig1_224208970
Adapted and visually enhanced for educational purposes.
Q27 – AI-generated image
Created with OpenAI DALL·E (text-to-image model),
based on a custom prompt by the author.