What is the difference between an isthmus and a strait?

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An isthmus is opening of a river, and a strait is a sloping mound of Earth.
An isthmus is opening of a river, and a strait is a sloping mound of Earth.

A strait is a body of land that creates a bridge over a large body of water, and an isthmus is the place a body of water originates.
A strait is a body of land that creates a bridge over a large body of water, and an isthmus is the place a body of water originates.

A strait is an area of higher ground separating river systems that flow in opposite directions, and an isthmus is land surrounded by water on three sides.
A strait is an area of higher ground separating river systems that flow in opposite directions, and an isthmus is land surrounded by water on three sides.

An isthmus is a thin strip of land that connects two larger areas of land, and strait is a narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water.
An isthmus is a thin strip of land that connects two larger areas of land, and strait is a narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water.

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The correct response is: An isthmus is a thin strip of land that connects two larger areas of land, and a strait is a narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water.

• Isthmus: A narrow land formation that links two larger land masses, often serving as a land bridge between them.
• Strait: A narrow body of water that connects two larger bodies of water, often acting as a passage for maritime traffic.