Question

A narrow strip of water body joining two large water bodies is called __________.
A. Gulf
B. Bay
C. Strait
D. Isthmus

Answer 1

Hint: This particular physical feature is a channel of water which is lying between two land masses. These physical features are also known to be regions where the accumulation of sediments occur.

Complete Answer:A narrow strip of waterbody joining two large water bodies is called a strait and it can also be more simply defined as a channel of water which is lying between two land masses. They are naturally formed, are narrow in size and in most cases are easily navigable. Unnavigable reefs or archipelagos are the reasons why some straits are not navigable and another reason can be that they are too shallow.

In most cases we can see the accumulation of sediments so in both the opposite strait exits we can see sand size deposits which leads to the formation of subaqueous fans or deltas.

They are economically important and also act as an important shipping route and we can find in history that wars have been fought to get control of straits.

Option A - Gulf - It is an inlet of sea which is also very deep and it is almost surrounded by land. It has a very narrow mouth.

Option B - Bay - It is also an inlet of sea which can also be very deep and is surrounded by land. It has a wider mouth compared to a gulf and in terms of size it is smaller than a gulf.

Option D - Isthmus - It is the exact opposite of a strait. It is a piece of narrow land which connects two much larger land areas across an expanse of water.

Therefore the correct answer is option C.

Note: Based on the varied physiographic features that are present in India, our country is divided into 6 physiographic divisions. Mountains in the north, The northern plain, The peninsular plateau, the Indian desert, The coastal plains and The islands are the six physiographic features present in India.