Geography • World GeographyEasy
Which of the following seas is an inland sea located between Europe and Asia, connected to the Aegean Sea via the Dardanelles and Bosporus straits?
A. Caspian Sea
B. Black Sea✓ Correct Answer
C. Baltic Sea
D. Red Sea
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Black Sea is bounded by Europe, Anatolia, and the Caucasus, and is connected to the oceans via the Turkish Straits comprising the Bosporus and Dardanelles. Unlike the Black Sea, the landlocked Caspian Sea is actually the world's largest inland body of salt water by area. Six countries hold coastline along the Black Sea basin, serving as a critical maritime trade corridor.
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