Question

Define the following terms with an example for each. a. Isthmus
b. Strait c. Mountain range.

Answer 1

Answer:

a . Isthmus :

An isthmus is a narrow strip of land that connects two larger landmasses and separates two bodies of water.

Example : Isthmus Of Panama

b. Strait :

A narrow passage of water connecting two large bodies of water .

Example : The Strait Of Gibraltar .

c. Mountain Range :

Series of mountains or mountain ridges closely related in position and direction .

Or

Series of mountains ranged in a line and connected by high ground.

Example : Himalayas

Answer 2

Answer:

1. An isthmus is a narrow strip of land that connects two larger landmasses and separates two bodies of water. Example The Isthmus of Panama

2. A strait is a narrow channel of water between two land areas. Example Bering Strait

3. A mountain range is a series of mountains ranged in a line and connected by high ground. For example The Smokey Mountain range