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Explain the geographical characteristics that distinguish straits from other coastal landforms. Analyse their importance in global maritime transportation.

Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography Q2. Explain the geographical characteristics that distinguish straits from other coastal landforms. Analyse their importance in global maritime transportation. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Growing geopolitical tensions around strategic waterways and their role in global trade have renewed focus on the geographical importance …

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Dardanelles Strait

Source:   BBC Context: The Dardanelles Strait in northwestern Turkey has been temporarily closed to maritime traffic due to wildfires near Çanakkale, prompting evacuations and firefighting operations. About Dardanelles Strait: What it is? A narrow, natural sea channel connecting the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara. Historically known as the Hellespont, it has been a …

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