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Match the major gulfs of the world listed in List-I with the primary sea or ocean body they are situated within in List-II:

  • Gulf of BothniaBaltic Sea
  • Gulf of MartabanAndaman Sea
  • Gulf of AqabaRed Sea
  • Gulf of DariénCaribbean Sea

Answer

Gulf of Bothnia matches with Baltic Sea, Gulf of Martaban matches with Andaman Sea, Gulf of Aqaba matches with Red Sea, and Gulf of Darién matches with Caribbean Sea.
Each gulf correctly matches its parent water body: the Gulf of Bothnia belongs to the Baltic Sea, the Gulf of Martaban to the Andaman Sea, the Gulf of Aqaba to the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Darién to the Caribbean Sea.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the geographical position of the Gulf of Bothnia
Located in Northern Europe, the Gulf of Bothnia forms the northern extension of the Baltic Sea.
Determining the parent water body for Scandinavian gulfs.
2
Identify the geographical position of the Gulf of Martaban
Located off the coast of Myanmar, the Gulf of Martaban opens directly into the Andaman Sea.
Mapping coastal inlets in Southern/Southeast Asia.
3
Identify the geographical position of the Gulf of Aqaba
Located at the northern extremity of the Red Sea, east of the Sinai Peninsula.
Locating key water bodies surrounding the Arabian Peninsula.
4
Identify the geographical position of the Gulf of Darién
Located at the junction of Central and South America, forming the southernmost part of the Caribbean Sea.
Connecting Neotropical coastal geography with its oceanic realm.

Key Concept

Regional geography and oceanic connections of major world gulfs
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Regional and Locational Geography of the World

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