Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists Li...........

Geography (CDS) World - Water Bodies

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:

List – I List – II

(Strait) (Countries)

A. Bass Strait 1. UK and France

B. Davis Strait 2. Australia and Tasmania

C. Dover Strait 3. USA and Cuba

D. Florida Strait 4. Canada and

Greenland

Code:

A B C D

2 4 1 3

2 1 4 3

3 4 1 2

3 1 4 2

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Explanation:

A strait is a narrow water body that connect two larger water bodies. It is also a water channel lying between two landmasses. Australia and Tasmania are separated by a sea strait called Bass Strait. It is approximately 240 km wide and contains over 50 islands. Davis Strait separates the Baffin Island of Canada from Greenland. It is about 950 km wide and never less than 300kms. Dover Strait separates the UK and France. It is the narrowest part of the English Channel. 33.3 km is the maximum width. Florida Strait separates USA and Cuba. It is 150km wide at the narrowest point.