SSC
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
Question
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What is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas?
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Tundra
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Continental Shelf
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Plateau
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Isthmus
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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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