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Zorluk: OrtaRegional and Locational Geography of the World

Arrange the following prominent international maritime straits in sequence according to their geographical location from West to East:

  1. 1Strait of Gibraltar
  2. 2Bosporus Strait
  3. 3Strait of Hormuz
  4. 4Strait of Malacca

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The correct sequence of straits from West to East is Strait of Gibraltar, Bosporus Strait, Strait of Hormuz, and Strait of Malacca.
Evaluating the longitudes of these strategic waterways from West to East yields: Strait of Gibraltar (~5.6° W) → Bosporus Strait (~29.0° E) → Strait of Hormuz (~56.4° E) → Strait of Malacca (~101.4° E).

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1
Identify the longitude of the Strait of Gibraltar.
The Strait of Gibraltar lies in the Western Hemisphere at approximately 5°36' W longitude.
Establishes the westernmost position in the sequence.
2
Determine the longitude of the Bosporus Strait.
The Bosporus Strait is situated in northwestern Turkey at approximately 29°00' E longitude.
Positions the strait connecting Europe and Asia Minor next in the eastward progression.
3
Determine the longitude of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula at approximately 56°25' E longitude.
Positions the Middle Eastern maritime choke point following the Bosporus.
4
Identify the longitude of the Strait of Malacca.
The Strait of Malacca lies between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra at approximately 101°20' E longitude.
Establishes the easternmost position in Southeast Asia.

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Longitudinal Distribution of Global Maritime Straits
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Regional and Locational Geography of the World

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