Question.
What is Isthmus? List the major Isthmus of the world.
( Chapter 5: Major Domains of the Earth, Class 6- The Earth: Our Habitat ( GEOGRAPHY), SOCIAL SCIENCE)
Answer.
An isthmus is a narrow strip of land that connects two larger landmasses and such a narrow strip of land is also bordered by water on two sides.
The following are major Isthmus of the world-
Isthmus of Panama:
The Isthmus of Panama connects North and South America and separates the Atlantic Ocean from the Pacific Ocean.
Isthmus of Suez:
The Isthmus of Suez connects the continents of Africa and Asia and separates the Mediterranean Sea from the Red Sea.
Isthmus of Kra:
The Isthmus of Kra is located in Thailand, it connects the Malay Peninsula to mainland Asia.
Isthmus of Corinth:
The Isthmus of Corinth connects the Peloponnese peninsula with mainland Greece and separates the Gulf of Corinth from the Saronic Gulf.
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