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    Mediterranean Sea is an intercontinental sea that stretches from the ________ Ocean on the west to Asia on the east and separates Europe from Africa.
    Question

    Mediterranean Sea is an intercontinental sea that stretches from the ________ Ocean on the west to Asia on the east and separates Europe from Africa.

    A.

    Atlantic

    B.

    Indian

    C.

    Pacific

    D.

    Arctic

    Correct option is A

    The correct answer is A
    Explaination:
    · The Mediterranean Sea is connected to the Atlantic Ocean on its western end. * This connection is through the Strait of Gibraltar.
    · The sea acts as a crucial waterway separating the continents of Europe (to the north) and Africa (to the south).
    Information Booster:
    · The name 'Mediterranean' means " in the middle of the land" ( medius = middle, terra = land).
    · It is connected to the Red Sea via the human-made Suez Canal, which is vital for global shipping.
    · The Mediterranean climate is characterized by mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers.
    Additional Knowledge:
    · Indian (B): The Mediterranean Sea is not directly connected to the Indian Ocean; it is connected via the Red Sea and the Suez Canal.
    · Pacific (C): This is the world's largest ocean, located far to the east and west of the Mediterranean.
    · Arctic (D): This ocean is located around the North Pole, far to the north of the Mediterranean region.

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