The large body of water in the image above  is partially enclosed by land and is larger than a bay. it  is best described as a(n) a. gulf b. river c. estuary d. strait

The gulf of mexico is a large body of water which is partially enclosed by land. 
So, I'd say the answer is A.

I think the answer is Gulf but I might be wrong

Cultural convergence is the theory that two cultures will be more and more like each other a very notable example of this is around the u.s.-mexico border, where 

Humid continental climate is found in the interior of continents between the 30 and 60 degrees latitude, but usually above the 40 degree line.   40 degrees north of the equator means less direct sunlight and therefore less warmth.   this climate is mainly found in the northern hemisphere since there are no major landmasses in the southern hemisphere.  if you live in northern indiana, you know all about humid continental because that is the climate type you have!