Geography • World GeographyEasy
Which of the following straits connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden?
A. Strait of Hormuz
B. Bab-el-Mandeb✓ Correct Answer
C. Strait of Malacca
D. Sunda Strait
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Bab-el-Mandeb strait acts as a crucial strategic maritime chokepoint linking the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and onward to the Indian Ocean. Other choices like the Strait of Hormuz connect the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. Knowledge of vital international straits and their surrounding nations frequently appears in geographical mapping questions.
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