SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why is the Sea of Marmara an important place to know about?
A
It connects France and Italy through the Alps
B
It connects the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean
C
It connects the Black Sea and the Aegean Sea
D
It connects the Mediterranean and Atlantic Ocean
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Sea of Marmara supports a diverse marine ecosystem that serves as a transitional zone between the Mediterranean and the Black seas. It is also a vital ecological marine gateway and plays an important role in the dispersal and migration of aquatic organisms.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Aegean sea is connected to the Sea of Marmara by the Dardanelles, also known from Classical Antiquity as the Hellespont. The Dardanelles are located to the northeast of the sea.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Sea of Marmara is an inland sea in Turkey. It separates the Asian and European regions of Turkey. It is connected to the Black Sea and the Aegean Sea by the Bosphorus Strait and the Dardanelles Strait respectively.

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