CTET PAPER II 2018 · PYQ · Geography / Landforms · easy
A narrow strip of land joining two landmasses is known as—
Answer
The correct answer is B: isthmus. An isthmus is a narrow strip of land that connects two larger landmasses, surrounded by water on two sides. Famous examples include the Isthmus of Panama connecting North and South America.
A.strait
B.isthmus✓ Correct
C.island
D.bay
Explanation
An isthmus is a narrow strip of land that connects two larger landmasses, surrounded by water on two sides. Famous examples include the Isthmus of Panama connecting North and South America. A strait is a narrow waterway connecting two larger bodies of water, an island is land surrounded by water on all sides, and a bay is a body of water partially enclosed by land.
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