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Mediterranean Sea
A sea that lies between Europe, Asia Minor, and Africa and is completely landlocked except for the Strait of Gibraltar, the Bosporus, and the Suez Canal.
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Will the Mediterranean sea grow bigger over time?
The northern movement of Africa into Europe will eventually close the Mediterrnean in the west after some 50 million years. By 150 million years, the fusion of the continents will make the Mediterranean an interior lowland, barring some mountain upthrust as occurred with the Himalayas in Asia.
Is the Mediterranean sea warm water?
Yes, because of its latitude and unique arid climate suitable for growing grapes and olives.
Which is warmer the Mediterranean Sea or the Red Sea?
The Mediterranean Sea is the larger at 2,501,000 km2 (965,000 mi2), against the Red Seas 438,000 km2 (169,100 mi2).
Where is the deepest trench in the Mediterranean sea?
Calypso Deep - 5267m, the deepest section of the Hellenic Trench
Suez canal
Name the two largest islands in the Mediterranean sea and tell which country governs them?
name the two largest islands in the mediterranean sea and who governs them
No. Cyprus is wholly in the Mediterranean Sea. The Aegean Sea is to the northwest of Cyprus.
Mallorca is a Spanish island, Balearic Archipelago, situated in the Mediterranean Sea.
Mallorca is in Europe.
Why is the mediterranean sea important to people?
The Mediterranean Sea has played an important part of history. This is especially true with regards to ancient history. The Mediterranean Sea was surrounded with a multitude of civilizations in ancient times. Via this sea, peoples from its boundaries were able to trade and communicate. These two items lent itself to progress among the ancient civilizations.
The Mediterranean Sea also was a conduit for warfare. Ancient armies such as those of the Roman empire could use sea transport to send troops back and forth from battle areas and allowed for faster communications between her provinces.
In later years, as civilization progressed, the sea remained a conduit for trade and transportation. And yes, once again for military purposes. The Mediterranean remains an important body of water and history has been impacted by it by the examples displayed above.
Are there natural resources in the Mediterranean Sea?
Yes it is natural. It is not man made.
Yes it is natural. It is not man made.
Yes it is natural. It is not man made.
Yes it is natural. It is not man made.
Yes it is natural. It is not man made.
Yes it is natural. It is not man made.
Yes it is natural. It is not man made.
Yes it is natural. It is not man made.
Yes it is natural. It is not man made.
Yes it is natural. It is not man made.
Yes it is natural. It is not man made.
What r the 3 countries that have a coastline on the Mediterranean sea?
There are 22 countries that have a coastline on the Mediterranean Sea. On the north shore are Spain, France, Monaco, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, and Herzegovina. Montenegro, Albania, Greece and Turkey are on the north shore. On the East shore is Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and the state of Palestine.
What country starting with U borders the Mediterranean Sea?
There is no country proper that borders the Mediterranean that starts with the letter "U". The only "U" countries are: Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, and Uzbekistan. All of these countries do not border the Mediterranean Sea, but some of the overseas territories of the United Kingdom like Gibraltar and Akotiri and Dhelika do border the Mediterranean.
Is the Mediterranean sea larger than the great lakes of north America?
The Mediterranean is much larger then Lake Superior -- the Mediterranean Sea is 970,000 square miles. Lake Superior is 49,000 sq miles, making the Sea more than 19 times the size of Lake Superior. All the Great Lakes together don't approach the size of the Mediterranean.
Island republic located in the eastern mediterranean sea?
Cyprus or Rhodes - depending on what you mean by 'NE'.
Why was securing the territory in the area of the Mediterranean important to the Allies?
It would open waterways for shipping supplies to troops.
What causes density currents to form in the Mediterranean Sea?
the answer to this question is a density current forms when more dense seawater sinks beneath less dense seawater
What are the 3 main abiotic factors of the Mediterranean Sea?
3 main abiotic factors in the sea are Wind, Currents and the sand, rocks and surrounding islands.
What are all seas in the Mediterranean sea area?
Only the Black Sea is connected to the Mediterranean by the intervening Sea of Marmara. However, within the Mediterranean itself there are subdivisions also known as seas. These are:
- the Strait of Gibraltar;
- the Alboran Sea, between Spain and Morocco;
- the Balearic Sea, between mainland Spain and its Balearic Islands;
- the Ligurian Sea between Corsica and Liguria (Italy);
- the Tyrrhenian Sea enclosed by Sardinia, Italian peninsula and Sicily;
- the Ionian Sea between Italy, Albania and Greece;
- the Adriatic Sea between Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Albania;
- the Aegean Sea between Greece and Turkey.
Finally, the Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean with the Red Sea.
Does Syria border the Mediterranean Sea?
No. The only sea/gulf that Jordan borders is the Gulf of Aqabah.
