A narrow strip of land connecting two large land masses is called

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• A narrow strip of land connecting two large land masses is known as
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• Why are major fishing areas of the world confined to the temperate zone? 1. Cold and warm currents meet, creating conditions favourable for plankton growth 2. The fish of these waters are highly palatable as human food 3. There is a ready mark, in the land masses of the zone 4. The existence of submarine plateaus help in growth of fish population
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