Which major gulf forms the principal indentation on the eastern side of Mindanao, bordered by Davao City and surrounding provinces?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. the Davao Gulf
- Step 1: Davao Gulf is a gulf situated in the southeastern portion of Mindanao in the Philippines. Answer: the Davao Gulf. Why not the others: None of these fit: The Moro Gulf southwestern basin; The Leyte Gulf eastern embayment; The Panay Gulf western waterway.
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