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The 'Strait of Magellan', a navigable sea route separating mainland South America from Tierra del Fuego, connects which two oceans?
A. Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean✓ Correct Answer
B. Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean
C. Atlantic Ocean and Arctic Ocean
D. Indian Ocean and Southern Ocean
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Strait of Magellan links the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean through a navigable passage around the southern tip of South America. It provides an alternative route to the stormy Drake Passage further south. Navigable straits and canals are standard topics in world physical geography.
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