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Which of the following straits separates the island of Sakhalin from the Japanese island of Hokkaido?
A. La Perouse Strait✓ Correct Answer
B. Bering Strait
C. Tatarsky Strait
D. Sundanese Strait
💡 Solution & Explanation
La Perouse Strait connects the Sea of Japan with the Sea of Okhotsk, forming a crucial maritime passage between Sakhalin Island and Hokkaido. Unlike the Bering Strait located far to the north, this strait is vital for regional navigation in East Asia.
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