Geography • World GeographyEasy
Which of the following straits connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea while separating the continents of Europe and Africa?
A. Strait of Malacca
B. Strait of Gibraltar✓ Correct Answer
C. Bering Strait
D. Strait of Hormuz
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea while dividing the Iberian Peninsula in Europe from Morocco in Africa. Distractors such as the Strait of Malacca link the Indian Ocean to the Pacific Ocean instead. Geographical straits and isthmuses are frequently featured in map-based questions.
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