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World physical geography (gulfs): What is the largest gulf in the world by area/volume among the options listed? Consider standard geographic definitions of gulfs. Choose the correct gulf.

Q: World physical geography (gulfs): What is the largest gulf in the world by area/volume among the options listed? Consider standard geographic definitions of gulfs. Choose the correct gulf.

Concept/Approach The Gulf of Mexico is the world's largest gulf in areal extent (≈1.6 million km²), larger than the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Carpentaria, and Gulf of Mannar. Final Answer Gulf of Mexico

Difficulty: Easy

Gulf of Mexico
Persian Gulf
Gulf of Carpentaria
Gulf of Mannar

Correct Answer: Gulf of Mexico

Explanation:

Concept/Approach
The Gulf of Mexico is the world's largest gulf in areal extent (≈1.6 million km²), larger than the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Carpentaria, and Gulf of Mannar.

Final Answer
Gulf of Mexico

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