Accurate information please.
2007-12-26 12:47:43 · 4 answers · asked by nightowl 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
They have similarities and differences.
They are both "arms" of seas or oceans that are partly enclosed by land. They differ in size; a gulf is larger than a bay.
Example:
Gulf - Gulf of Mexico
Bay - Bay of Bengal
The Gulf of Mexico is connected to the Atlantic Ocean, partly enclosed by USA, Mexico and Cuba.
The Bay of Bengal is connected to the Indian Ocean, partly enclosed by India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia.
The Gulf of Mexico is larger than the Bay of Bengal.
2007-12-26 12:51:55 · answer #1 · answered by marcelino angelo (BUSY) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing
The difference between a bay and a gulf is not clearly defined, but the term bay usually refers to a body of water somewhat smaller than a gulf. Numerous exceptions, however, are found throughout the world, such as the Bay of Bengal, which is larger than the Gulf of Mexico.
In other words, nothing.
2007-12-26 14:15:58 · answer #2 · answered by Max 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
a gulf is much larger and deeper.
a bay is more shallow under 100 feet
2007-12-26 13:58:58 · answer #3 · answered by weather 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a bay is bordered by land on 3 sides, and a gulf is just a bigger version of that. like a bigger headland would be called a peninsula.
2007-12-26 12:56:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋