Analyze the map below and answer the questions that follow.

Question

A satellite image of Africa with 4 arrows labeled A, B, C, and D. Arrow A is pointed towards the left of Africa. Arrow B points towards Italy. Arrow C points towards the Saudi Arabian peninsula. Arrow D points towards the opening to the Indian Ocean.
Image courtesy of NASA

On the map above, which arrow is pointing to the Red Sea?
A.
arrow A
B.
arrow B
C.
arrow C
D.
arrow D

Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The Red Sea is located to the northeast of Africa, separating Africa from the Arabian Peninsula. Based on your description of the arrows:

• Arrow A points towards the left of Africa (west).
• Arrow B points towards Italy (north).
• Arrow C points towards the Saudi Arabian peninsula (northeast).
• Arrow D points towards the opening to the Indian Ocean (southeast).

Since Arrow C is directed towards the Saudi Arabian peninsula, which is adjacent to the Red Sea, the correct answer is:

C. arrow C