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The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime chokepoint for international petroleum trade, connects which two bodies of water?
A. Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
B. Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman✓ Correct Answer
C. Black Sea and Sea of Marmara
D. Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically vital maritime chokepoint linking the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, through which a massive share of global petroleum exports passes. The Bab-el-Mandeb connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.
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