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Which water body serves as a critical chokepoint for maritime traffic, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea?
Which water body serves as a critical chokepoint for maritime traffic, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea?
- Panama Canal
- Suez Canal (correct)
- Strait of Hormuz
- Strait of Gibraltar
Which ocean is the largest and covers more than 30% of the Earth's surface?
Which ocean is the largest and covers more than 30% of the Earth's surface?
- Southern Ocean
- Pacific Ocean (correct)
- Indian Ocean
- Atlantic Ocean
The Panama Canal connects which two major bodies of water?
The Panama Canal connects which two major bodies of water?
- Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean (correct)
- Pacific Ocean and Arctic Ocean
- Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico
- Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean
Which of the following is a warm ocean current that flows along the eastern coast of Asia?
Which of the following is a warm ocean current that flows along the eastern coast of Asia?
The Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system, is located in which body of water?
The Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system, is located in which body of water?
Which strait separates the islands of Java and Sumatra?
Which strait separates the islands of Java and Sumatra?
Which of the following is a cold ocean current that flows northward along the western coast of South America?
Which of the following is a cold ocean current that flows northward along the western coast of South America?
Which water body serves as a critical chokepoint for maritime traffic, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman?
Which water body serves as a critical chokepoint for maritime traffic, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman?
The Panama Canal connects which two major bodies of water?
The Panama Canal connects which two major bodies of water?
Which ocean is the largest and has the greatest average depth of all the oceans?
Which ocean is the largest and has the greatest average depth of all the oceans?
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Suez Canal
Suez Canal
Connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, vital for maritime traffic.
Pacific Ocean
Pacific Ocean
The world's largest ocean, covering over 30% of the Earth's surface.
Panama Canal
Panama Canal
Connects the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean, facilitating trade.
Kuroshio Current
Kuroshio Current
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Great Barrier Reef
Great Barrier Reef
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Strait of Malacca
Strait of Malacca
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Humboldt Current
Humboldt Current
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Strait of Hormuz
Strait of Hormuz
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Study Notes
Major Water Bodies and Connections
- The Suez Canal serves as a critical chokepoint for maritime traffic, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.
- The Pacific Ocean is the largest and covers more than 30% of the Earth's surface.
- The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
- The Kuroshio Current is a warm ocean current that flows along the eastern coast of Asia.
- The Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system, is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Australia.
- The Sunda Strait separates the islands of Java and Sumatra.
- The Humboldt Current is a cold ocean current that flows northward along the western coast of South America.
- The Strait of Hormuz serves as a critical chokepoint for maritime traffic, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.
- The Pacific Ocean is the largest and has the greatest average depth of all the oceans.
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