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The 'Strait of Magellan' provides a navigable sea route linking which two major oceans around the southern tip of South America?

A. Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean✓ Correct Answer
B. Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean
C. Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean
D. Arctic Ocean and Atlantic Ocean

💡 Solution & Explanation

The Strait of Magellan is a navigable sea route located at the southern extremity of South America, naturally connecting the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean through a labyrinth of channels. It separates the mainland continent from the Tierra del Fuego archipelago and was historically vital before the opening of the Panama Canal. Other straits, such as Drake Passage, lie further south between South America and Antarctica.

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