Which one of the following straits is nearest to the International Date Line?

The correct answer is B because the International Date Line roughly follows the 180 degree meridian of longitude through the Pacific Ocean. The Bering Strait, which separates Asia from North America and connects the Arctic Ocean with the Bering Sea, is located very close to this 180 degree meridian. The International Date Line is specifically drawn to pass through the Bering Strait, zigzagging slightly to avoid cutting through landmasses. The other straits mentioned are located in significantly different longitudes: the Malacca Strait is in Southeast Asia, the Strait of Florida is between the USA and Cuba, and the Strait of Gibraltar is between Europe and Africa.