Question

Which of the following strait connects the Gulf of Aqaba with the Red Sea?

• A. Strait of Baltiysk
• B. Strait of Messina
• C. Straits of Tiran
• D. Strait of Hormuz

Hint:

Remember: Straits of Tiran → Gulf of Aqaba ↔ Red Sea; Hormuz → Persian Gulf ↔ Gulf of Oman; Malacca → Indian Ocean ↔ Pacific.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Locate the Gulf. The Gulf of Aqaba is a northeastern extension of the Red Sea, bordered by Egypt, Israel, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.
Step 2: Connection. It is connected to the Red Sea through the Straits of Tiran, lying between the Sinai Peninsula (Egypt) and Saudi Arabia.
Step 3: Eliminate wrong options. - Strait of Baltiysk → in Baltic Sea (Russia).
- Strait of Messina → between Italy and Sicily.
- Strait of Hormuz → connects Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.
Step 4: Conclude. Thus, the correct answer is Straits of Tiran. \[ \boxed{\text{Straits of Tiran}} \]