Which strait connects the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden?
- Strait of Hormuz
- Bab el-Mandeb
- Strait of Malacca
- Bosphorus
Answer: Bab el-Mandeb
Bab el-Mandeb Strait connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea. It is a strategically vital chokepoint for global oil shipments. The name means 'Gate of Tears' in Arabic due to dangerous navigation conditions.