World Straits
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The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to which sea?
About World Straits
Give your memory a workout with World Straits: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Famous straits and narrow waterways around the world Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to which sea?
Answer: Mediterranean Sea
2. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for the global oil trade. It connects the Persian Gulf to which body of water?
Answer: Gulf of Oman
3. The Strait of Malacca, one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, lies between the Malay Peninsula and which island?
Answer: Sumatra
4. The Bosphorus Strait divides which city between Europe and Asia?
Answer: Istanbul
5. The Strait of Magellan is located at the southern tip of which continent?
Answer: South America
Frequently asked questions
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, World Straits fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in World Straits?
World Straits has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is World Straits free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including World Straits — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does World Straits take?
Most players finish World Straits in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
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