The Strait of Gibraltar
1. connects Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea
2. separates Africa and Europe
3. divides Iberian Peninsula from North Africa

Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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The Strait of Gibraltar
1. connects Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea
2. separates Africa and Europe
3. divides Iberian Peninsula from North Africa

Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, serving as a crucial maritime passage. It also separates Africa (Morocco) and Europe (Spain) and divides the Iberian Peninsula from North Africa, making it a key geopolitical chokepoint.

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The Strait of Gibraltar 1. connects Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea 2. separates Africa and Europe 3. divides Iberian Peninsula from North Africa Select the correct answer using the codes below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3