Evaluate the two proposed answers. Which are supported? I. Strait of Hormuz — the correct location or connection: Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. II. Strait of Malacca — the correct location or connection: Malay Peninsula and Sumatra.
Correct answer: B
I is correct: Strait of Hormuz → Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. It forms the narrow entrance to the Persian Gulf. II is correct: Strait of Malacca → Malay Peninsula and Sumatra. It is a major route between the Indian and Pacific ocean regions.