Correct option is B
Ans. (b)
The Sea of Marmara lies between the Aegean Sea and the Black Sea and is connected by the Dardanelles Strait in the south and the Bosphorus Strait in the north. It separates the European and Asian parts of Turkey.
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1. The Sea of Marmara is approximately 280 km long and 80 km wide.
2. It contains several islands, including the Princes’ Islands.
3. It plays a crucial role in global trade by linking the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions.
4. The region is seismically active, part of the North Anatolian Fault Line.
5. Istanbul, Turkey's largest city, is located near the Bosphorus connecting the Sea of Marmara to the Black Sea.