Question : A wide inlet of the sea usually concave in shape, is termed as a:
Option 1: Strait
Option 2: Sound
Option 3: Bay
Option 4: Fjord
Correct Answer: Bay
Solution : The correct answer is Bay.
Bay is a coastal erosional landform formed by the marine wave actions. It is a large concave shaped land formation which encloses ocean water, having a medium sized opening which connects it with bigger ocean. It is smaller and less enclosed than gulf. While the mouth of bay is bigger than the gulf. Example- Bay of Bengal, Hudson bay, etc.
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