Q. Which of the following statements with regard to North American physical geography is/are correct?
1.The Isthmus of Tehuantepec in Mexico represents the shortest overland distance between the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean.
2.Newfoundland Island is located along the Pacific coast of Canada and is famous for its desert ecology.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Isthmus of Tehuantepec is a narrow land bridge in southern Mexico measuring roughly 200 km across, serving as the shortest route between the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: Newfoundland is an island situated off the eastern (Atlantic) coast of Canada. It is renowned for its rich Grand Banks fishing grounds (where warm Gulf Stream and cold Labrador currents meet).
