KBC Offline Quiz 2021: The Strait Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to which sea?
a. Caspian Sea
b. Persian Gulf
c. Mediterranean Sea
d. Red Sea
Answer: c. Mediterranean Sea
The Strait Gibraltar is one of the busiest waterways in the world and creates a significant impact on global maritime trade. The strait connects the Atlantic Ocean in the west, to the Mediterranean Sea in the east. While beyond the Atlantic lies America, countries like Morocco and Spain lie beyond the sea.
The Mediterranean Sea separates Europe from Africa and covers an area of 2.5 million km². Popular islands and tourist spots of the sea include Santorini, Ibiza, Capri, and more.
The name is an amalgamation of 2 Latin words “Medius” (Middle) and “Terra” (Earth as in soil), as the ancient Romans assumed it to be the center of the world.
The sea borders 22 different countries and has 3000 islands. It combines various small seas.
The Mediterranean was a prized possession in history, constantly wanting to be conquered by empires. The Roman empire controlled it for 4 centuries.
Interesting research suggests that about 6 million years ago, the entire sea went completely dry for a couple thousand years during the Messinian salinity crisis. Later, a flood refilled it in 2 years.
The Strait of Gibraltar is home to many killer whales, and the Mediterranean is a rich ecosystem belonging to diverse species of marine flora and fauna.
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