Geography • World GeographyEasy
Which of the following straits connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea?
A. Strait of Hormuz
B. Bab-el-Mandeb✓ Correct Answer
C. Bosphorus Strait
D. Strait of Magellan
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Bab-el-Mandeb strait is a critical maritime choke point situated between the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa, physically linking the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and onward to the Arabian Sea. The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman, while the Bosphorus connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara.
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