Straits & Canals — Set 5
Geography · जलडमरूमध्य और नहरें · Questions 41–50 of 50
Which strait separates the UK and France?
Correct Answer: C. Strait of Dover
The Strait of Dover is the narrowest part of the English Channel separating the UK and France. It connects the English Channel and the North Sea. On a clear day, the opposite coast is visible.
The Strait of Malacca separates the Malay Peninsula from which island?
Correct Answer: A. Sumatra
The Strait of Malacca separates the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It is a major transit point for trade between East Asia and the West. Singapore is located at its southern end.
Which waterway separates Australia from Tasmania?
Correct Answer: C. Bass Strait
Bass Strait separates the Australian mainland from the island of Tasmania. It connects the Indian Ocean with the Tasman Sea. It is named after George Bass.
The Dardanelles Strait connects the Sea of Marmara with which sea?
Correct Answer: D. Aegean Sea
The Dardanelles is a strait in Turkey connecting the Sea of Marmara to the Aegean Sea. Along with the Bosphorus, it links the Black Sea to the Mediterranean. It was known as the Hellespont in antiquity.
Which strait separates the Florida Keys from Cuba?
Correct Answer: D. Strait of Florida
The Strait of Florida connects the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. it separates Florida from the island of Cuba. It is heavily used by commercial and cruise ships.
The Strait of Sunda separates which two islands?
Correct Answer: A. Sumatra and Java
The Strait of Sunda connects the Java Sea to the Indian Ocean and separates Sumatra and Java. It is located in Indonesia. The Krakatoa volcano is found in this strait.
Which strait connects the Sea of Japan with the Pacific Ocean?
Correct Answer: A. Tsugaru Strait
The Tsugaru Strait is located in Japan between the islands of Honshu and Hokkaido. It connects the Sea of Japan and the Pacific Ocean. A major railway tunnel passes under it.
The Davis Strait separates Greenland from which island?
Correct Answer: D. Baffin Island
The Davis Strait separates Greenland from Baffin Island in Canada. It connects the Labrador Sea to Baffin Bay. It is part of the Northwest Passage route.
Which strait separates New Zealand's North Island from its South Island?
Correct Answer: B. Cook Strait
Cook Strait separates the North and South Islands of New Zealand. It connects the Tasman Sea and the South Pacific Ocean. It is famous for its rough waters.
The Mozambique Channel separates mainland Africa from which island?
Correct Answer: D. Madagascar
The Mozambique Channel is in the Indian Ocean between Mozambique and Madagascar. It is about 1,600 km long. It is an important route for oil tankers from the Middle East.