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What defines an isthmus?
What defines an isthmus?
- A small landform similar to an island
- A large body of water surrounded by land
- A narrow strip of land connecting two larger bodies of land (correct)
- A wide indentation in the shoreline
Which of the following is a key difference between a bay and a gulf?
Which of the following is a key difference between a bay and a gulf?
- A gulf has a larger size with a smaller opening than a bay (correct)
- A bay is always freshwater while a gulf is saltwater
- A bay has a narrower indentation compared to a gulf
- A bay has a smaller size than a gulf
Which example matches the definition of a bay?
Which example matches the definition of a bay?
- Gulf of Mexico (correct)
- Arabian Gulf
- Isthmus of Panama
- Bering Strait
What are the geographical features colored in light blue or green on the provided maps?
What are the geographical features colored in light blue or green on the provided maps?
Which is an example of an isthmus?
Which is an example of an isthmus?
What is a distinguishing feature of a bay compared to a gulf?
What is a distinguishing feature of a bay compared to a gulf?
Which is true regarding an isthmus?
Which is true regarding an isthmus?
How does the Arabian Gulf differ from the Gulf of Mexico?
How does the Arabian Gulf differ from the Gulf of Mexico?
What geographical feature connects the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans?
What geographical feature connects the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans?
Which feature is typically indicated on maps of isthmuses and gulfs?
Which feature is typically indicated on maps of isthmuses and gulfs?
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What is an isthmus?
What is an isthmus?
A narrow strip of land that connects two larger landmasses, with water on both sides.
What is a bay?
What is a bay?
A wide, semicircular indentation in the shoreline, with a large opening to a bigger body of water.
What is a gulf?
What is a gulf?
Similar to a bay, but larger in size and with a smaller opening to a larger body of water.
What does the Isthmus of Panama connect?
What does the Isthmus of Panama connect?
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What is the Arabian Gulf connected to?
What is the Arabian Gulf connected to?
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What is the Isthmus of Panama?
What is the Isthmus of Panama?
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What is the Arabian Gulf?
What is the Arabian Gulf?
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