Multiple choice general knowledge

A narrow strip of land bordered on both sides by water, connecting two large bodies of land is known as

  1. An isthmus

  2. A lagoon

  3. A peninsula

  4. A strait

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Explanation

An isthmus is a narrow strip of land that connects two larger land areas and is bordered by water on two sides. Famous examples include the Isthmus of Panama (connecting North and South America) and the Isthmus of Suez (connecting Africa and Asia). A lagoon is a body of water, a peninsula is surrounded by water on three sides, and a strait is a narrow water passage.