Straits & Canals — Set 3
Geography · जलडमरूमध्य और नहरें · Questions 21–30 of 50
The Tsugaru Strait separates which two major islands of Japan?
Correct Answer: D. Honshu and Hokkaido
The Tsugaru Strait is located between the Japanese islands of Honshu and Hokkaido. It connects the Sea of Japan with the Pacific Ocean. The Seikan Tunnel, one of the world's longest railway tunnels, runs beneath this strait.
Which canal is located in Greece and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland?
Correct Answer: D. Corinth Canal
The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and effectively makes the Peloponnese an island. It is known for its extremely steep limestone walls.
The Strait of Magellan is located in which part of the world?
Correct Answer: D. Southern South America
The Strait of Magellan is a navigable sea route in southern Chile separating mainland South America to the north and Tierra del Fuego to the south. It is the most important natural passage between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It is named after Ferdinand Magellan, who first sailed through it in 1520.
Which strait separates the Arabian Peninsula from the Iranian plateau?
Correct Answer: B. Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is the narrow waterway separating the Arabian Peninsula (Oman and UAE) from Iran. It connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. Geopolitically, it is one of the most sensitive maritime transit points in the world.
The Strait of Bonifacio separates which two Mediterranean islands?
Correct Answer: B. Corsica and Sardinia
The Strait of Bonifacio separates the French island of Corsica from the Italian island of Sardinia. It connects the Tyrrhenian Sea with the western Mediterranean Sea. The strait is notorious among sailors for its weather and narrow passage.
Which strait separates mainland Australia from the island of New Guinea?
Correct Answer: A. Torres Strait
The Torres Strait is a body of water that lies between Australia and the Melanesian island of New Guinea. It is about 150 km wide at its narrowest point. To the south is Cape York Peninsula, the northernmost point of the Australian mainland.
The North Channel connects the Irish Sea with which ocean?
Correct Answer: D. Atlantic Ocean
The North Channel is the strait which separates eastern Northern Ireland from southwestern Scotland. It connects the Irish Sea with the Atlantic Ocean. It is often used as a major shipping lane for vessels traveling to and from Liverpool.
Which strait separates the island of Sakhalin from the Asian mainland (Russia)?
Correct Answer: A. Tatar Strait
The Tatar Strait is a strait in the Pacific Ocean, connecting the Sea of Okhotsk in the north with the Sea of Japan in the south. It separates the island of Sakhalin from mainland Asia. It is also known as the Gulf of Tartary.
The Davis Strait connects the Labrador Sea with which body of water?
Correct Answer: C. Baffin Bay
The Davis Strait is a northern arm of the Atlantic Ocean that lies between mid-western Greenland and Baffin Island in Nunavut, Canada. It connects Baffin Bay to the Labrador Sea. It is named after John Davis, an English explorer who sought the Northwest Passage.
Which strait separates the Italian Peninsula from the island of Sicily?
Correct Answer: C. Strait of Messina
The Strait of Messina is a narrow passage of water in the central Mediterranean between the eastern tip of Sicily and the western tip of Calabria on the Italian mainland. It connects the Tyrrhenian Sea with the Ionian Sea. It is famous for its strong tidal currents.