Geography • World GeographyEasy
The 'Strait of Gibraltar' provides a vital strategic maritime connection between which of the following water bodies?
A. Black Sea and Sea of Azov
B. Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea✓ Correct Answer
C. Red Sea and Arabian Sea
D. Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea while separating the continents of Europe and Africa. Other straits, such as the Bab-el-Mandeb, connect different water bodies like the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Geographic straits and choke points are recurrent topics in physical and political geography assessments.
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