Formed some 10,000-15,000 years ago & with an average depth of only about 150 feet, it’s named for a man who sailed through it in 1728

Find out the Final Jeopardy Answer for the episode airing on Thursday, May 4 2023!

Today’s Final Jeopardy Category is: Bodies of Water

Today’s contestants are Hannah Wilson, Warren Grace and Marie Claude Dussault.

Today’s Final Jeopardy

Formed some 10,000-15,000 years ago & with an average depth of only about 150 feet, it’s named for a man who sailed through it in 1728

Final Jeopardy Answer

The Final Jeopardy Answer is: Bering Strait

Final Jeopardy Explanation

The Bering Strait is a narrow passage of water that separates Asia and North America, and it formed some 10,000-15,000 years ago when the sea level rose after the last Ice Age. It has an average depth of only about 150 feet, making it relatively shallow compared to other ocean passages. The Bering Strait is named after the Danish explorer Vitus Bering, who sailed through it in 1728 while leading an expedition for the Russian Empire. Today, the Bering Strait is a critical area for trade, as well as being important for migratory animals such as whales and birds. The region is also significant in terms of indigenous culture and history, as it has been inhabited by various indigenous peoples for thousands of years.

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