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Zorluk: ZorRegional and Locational Geography of the World

Arrange the following strategic maritime choke points and waterways in the correct sequence from West to East based on their geographical location (longitude):

  1. 1Strait of Gibraltar
  2. 2Suez Canal
  3. 3Strait of Hormuz
  4. 4Strait of Malacca

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The correct West-to-East sequence of these maritime choke points is: Strait of Gibraltar → Suez Canal → Strait of Hormuz → Strait of Malacca.
Moving from West to East across the Eastern and Western Hemispheres: The Strait of Gibraltar is situated in the Western Hemisphere at ~5°W. Moving eastward into the Eastern Hemisphere, the Suez Canal is located at ~32°E, followed by the Strait of Hormuz at ~56°E in the Middle East, and finally the Strait of Malacca at ~101°E in Southeast Asia.

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1
Determine the longitude of the Strait of Gibraltar
Strait of Gibraltar lies at approximately 5°21' W longitude, making it the westernmost feature among the choices.
It separates Spain and Morocco at the western entry of the Mediterranean Sea.
2
Determine the longitude of the Suez Canal
The Suez Canal lies at approximately 32°20' E longitude.
It crosses the Isthmus of Suez in Egypt to link the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea.
3
Determine the longitude of the Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz lies further east at approximately 56°15' E longitude.
It acts as the exit point of the Persian Gulf into the Gulf of Oman.
4
Determine the longitude of the Strait of Malacca
The Strait of Malacca is the easternmost feature at approximately 101°20' E longitude.
It lies in Southeast Asia between Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula.

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Locational analysis of major global maritime choke points and waterways along longitudinal lines.
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