Geography practice question
Which stretch of water separates England from mainland Europe at its narrowest point, near Dover?
- The Irish Sea
- The North Sea
- The English ChannelCorrect answer
- The Bristol Channel
Why
The English Channel separates southern England from northern France, narrowing to about 33 kilometres at the Strait of Dover.
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