Difference between an isthmus and a strait

Here’s a comparison between an isthmus and a strait in tabular form:

Feature	Isthmus	Strait
Definition	Narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses	Narrow waterway connecting two larger bodies of water
Location	Found on land, connecting two bodies of land	Found in water, separating two bodies of water
Formation	Result of geological processes or land uplift	Formed by various processes, including tectonic activity, erosion, or sea level changes
Width	Can vary in width, from a few meters to several kilometers	Varies in width, ranging from narrow to wider sections
Water Flow	No water flow, typically terrestrial	Water flows through a strait, often influenced by tides and currents
Function	Provides a land route between two areas	Acts as a passage for maritime traffic and navigation
Examples	Isthmus of Panama (connecting North and South America), Isthmus of Suez (connecting Africa and Asia)	Strait of Gibraltar (connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean), Strait of Hormuz (connecting the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman)

Please note that while an isthmus and a strait are distinct geographic features, they can sometimes occur close to each other, with an isthmus connecting two landmasses adjacent to a strait that separates bodies of water. The specific characteristics and examples can vary based on geographical locations around the world.

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