what is the difference between a strait and an inlet and what is the difference between mountains and hills thanks
2006-12-05 12:27:46 · 4 answers · asked by mickymousegrl 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
The first guy's correct...this is a geography question.
A strait is a narrow channel of water that connects two larger bodies of water, and thus lies between two land masses while an inlet is a body of water that has the characteristics of a cove, bay or estuary. An inlet is basically an body of water that is bordered by land.
A mountain is a landform that extends above the surrounding terrain in a limited area. A mountain is generally higher and steeper than a hill, but there is considerable overlap, and usage often depends on local custom.
2006-12-05 12:53:31 · answer #1 · answered by bitto luv 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
An inlet is a narrow passage of water, as between two islands.
A strait is a narrow channel joining two larger bodies of water.
Mountains are BIG hills. Hills are only called mountains if they are 2000 or 3000 ft high.
2006-12-05 12:35:11 · answer #2 · answered by Danswela ☆☆☆☆ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A strait is a narrow passage of water connecting two large bodies of water, whereas an inlet is a narrow passage of water, as between two islands.
A mountain is a natural elevation of the earth's surface rising more or less abruptly to a summit, and attaining an altitude greater than that of a hill, usually greater than 2000 ft. (610 m).
2006-12-05 12:35:42 · answer #3 · answered by Snaggletooth 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's a geography question.
2006-12-05 12:29:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋