SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas?
A
Tundra
B
Continental Shelf
C
Plateau
D
Isthmus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An isthmus is a narrow strip of land that connects two larger landmasses and separates two bodies of water. This type of isthmus is called a tombolo, and is formed as waves and tides slowly build up a sand bar to create a permanent link between a coastal island (called a tied island) and the mainland.

Detailed explanation-2: -Unquestionably the two most famous isthmuses are the Isthmus of Panama, connecting North and South America, and the Isthmus of Suez, connecting Africa and Asia.

Detailed explanation-3: -2]An Isthmus is a narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land.

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