Which strait, not controlled by Saudi Arabia, is the main maritime choke point for oil tankers leaving Saudi Arabia's Gulf-coast terminals such as Ras Tanura?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Strait of Hormuz
- Step 1: Saudi crude loaded at Gulf-coast terminals such as Ras Tanura must leave the Arabian Gulf by sea. Step 2. The narrow passage between Oman and Iran that connects the Gulf to the Gulf of Oman is the Strait of Hormuz. Answer: Strait of Hormuz. Why not the others: Strait of Gibraltar links the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, far from the Gulf; Strait of Malacca links the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea in Southeast Asia; Strait of Magellan is a passage at the southern tip of South America.
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