Question

Consider the geography of the Iberian Peninsula. How would an invading army most likely have to invade Spain?
A.
Spain most likely would be invaded by sea because the Pyrenees physically isolates Spain from the rest of Europe.
B.
Spain most likely would be invaded by land because the boot-shaped peninsula gives Spain a rugged coastline.
C.
Spain most likely would be invaded by land because the cliffs of the fjords are far too steep and rocky to be scaled.
D.
Spain most likely would be invaded by both land and sea because the Strait of Gibraltar provides sand bar access to Spain from Morocco during low tide.

Answer 1

D.

Spain (the Iberian Peninsula) can be invaded both by land (across the Pyrenees and other passes from the rest of Europe) and by sea (across the Strait of Gibraltar or along the long coastline). Note: there is no sandbar across the Strait of Gibraltar — crossings would be by ship or over mountain passes, not by wading at low tide.