What is the difference between an isthmus and a strait?

A. A strait is a body of land that creates a bridge over a large body of water, and an isthmus is the place a body of water originates

. B. A strait is an area of higher ground separating river systems that flow in opposite directions, and an isthmus is land surrounded by water on three sides.

C. An isthmus is a thin strip of land that connects two larger areas of land, and strait is a narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water

. D. An isthmus is opening of a river, and a strait is a sloping mound of Earth.

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Kyson Sheppard

Geography

18 January, 23:47

What is the difference between an isthmus and a strait?

A. A strait is a body of land that creates a bridge over a large body of water, and an isthmus is the place a body of water originates

. B. A strait is an area of higher ground separating river systems that flow in opposite directions, and an isthmus is land surrounded by water on three sides.

C. An isthmus is a thin strip of land that connects two larger areas of land, and strait is a narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water

. D. An isthmus is opening of a river, and a strait is a sloping mound of Earth.

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Malachi Middleton · Answer 1

An isthmus is a thin strip of land that connects two larger areas of land, and strait is a narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water. This is the main difference between an isthmus and a strait. In regards to this question, option "C" is the correct option. A great example of a strait lies between Morocco and Spain. This kind of formations are quiet unique in nature and can be seen in only a few places in our earth.