Question

The shipping canal shown on the map connects which two seas ?

Answer 1

Concept:
• The map displays the Suez Canal, a vital artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt.

• It provides the shortest maritime route between Europe and the lands lying around the Indian and western Pacific oceans.

Step 1: Identify the geographical location on the map
The map shows a canal running through the Isthmus of Suez in Egypt.
The northern end opens into a large body of water which is the Mediterranean Sea.

Step 2: Identify the southern connection
The southern end of the canal enters the Gulf of Suez, which is a branch of the Red Sea.
Therefore, the canal connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.

Answer 2

Concept:
• Ship canals often have major port cities at their entry and exit points to manage traffic and logistics.

Step 1: Identify the northern port
The northern terminus of the Suez Canal, located on the Mediterranean coast, is Port Said.

Step 2: Identify the southern port
The southern terminus of the canal, located on the Red Sea coast (specifically the Gulf of Suez), is Port Suez (or simply Suez).
In some contexts, Port Tewfik is cited as the specific harbor at the southern end.

Answer 3

Concept:
• Maps often use letters to identify specific water bodies or landforms.

• The area marked 'A' is situated to the east of the canal's exit into the northern sea.

Step 1: Locate the marker 'A'
Marker 'A' is pointing to the large water body at the top of the map, adjacent to the Sinai Peninsula.
This body of water is the Mediterranean Sea.

Step 2: Determine the specific coastal feature
While it is part of the Mediterranean Sea, the specific coastal indentation there is often referred to as the Bay of Pelusium (or Gulf of Tineh).
However, in standard geography curriculum maps for this canal, 'A' usually labels the Mediterranean Sea.