Which interior sea basin in eastern Indonesia is bounded by Buru and Seram to the south and the Molucca archipelago to the north?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Ceram Sea (Laut Seram)
- Step 1: The Ceram Sea covers roughly 12,000 km² between Seram, Buru, and the Sula Islands. Step 2. It is a complex tectonic basin formed during subduction and island arc collisions in eastern Indonesia. Answer: Ceram Sea (Laut Seram). Why not the others: Sawu Sea lies between Sumba, Flores, and Timor.
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