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The 'Suez Canal' connects which two water bodies?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
  2. Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea
  3. Red Sea and Arabian Sea
  4. Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (A) Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea šŸ“š Explanation: The Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt. It connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez. Opened in 1869, it provides the shortest maritime route between Europe and the Indian/Western Pacific Oceans. It is one of the world's most heavily used shipping lanes. The Panama Canal, by contrast, connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.