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The narrow stretch of sea between two landmasses is known as a .

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bay
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strait
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estuary
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delta
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The correct option is B strait
Oceans contain bays, straits and several seas. The portion of the sea surrounded by land on three sides is called a bay. The narrow stretch of sea between two landmasses is known as a strait. The portion of an ocean close to the land is called a sea.

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