wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

A narrow strip of water body joining two large water bodies is called ___________.

A
gulf
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
bay
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
strait
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
isthmus
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is B strait

A strait is a narrow waterway that connects two larger bodies of water. It can develop after water breaches an isthmus, which is a narrow strip of land connecting two bodies of water. A strait can also be caused by water overflowing onto eroded land.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Ocean Salinity and the Factors Affecting It
GEOGRAPHY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon