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A sunken area of land is often referred to as a sinkhole. Sinkholes can form when underground water erodes the rock beneath the land's surface, causing it to collapse. They can vary in size from small depressions to large holes that can endanger structures and roads.
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What is the opposite of a sunken area?
The opposite of a sunken area would be a raised area or an elevated area.
What is the land area that contains two continents is called?
A land area that contains two continents is called an isthmus. It serves as a narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses, separating two bodies of water. Examples include the Isthmus of Panama connecting North and South America, and the Isthmus of Suez connecting Africa and Asia.
What is an area of land owned by a country called?
An area of land owned by a country is called territory.
What is a massive land area called?
A massive land area is called a continent. The continents are North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Antarctica, and Australia.
What is a pointed area of land sticking out into the sea called?
A pointed area of land sticking out into the sea is called a "cape."
What is Basin in geology?
An area of land that is sunken or depressed below the surrounding area
What is large area sunken land shaped like a bowl?
basin
What is the opposite of a sunken area?
The opposite of a sunken area would be a raised area or an elevated area.
What is a sunken enclosure to create access and light into a basement of a building?
area, more commonly called areaway
What is the land area that contains two continents is called?
A land area that contains two continents is called an isthmus. It serves as a narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses, separating two bodies of water. Examples include the Isthmus of Panama connecting North and South America, and the Isthmus of Suez connecting Africa and Asia.
What is an area of land owned by a country called?
An area of land owned by a country is called territory.
Where did the planes of the sunken Japanese carriers of the Battle of Midway land?
Ocean
What is a large area of flat or gently sloping land called?
a broad area of flat or gently rolling land is called a plain.
What are small areas of land called?
A small area of land is called: A fobe.
What is a massive land area called?
A massive land area is called a continent. The continents are North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Antarctica, and Australia.
What is a pointed area of land sticking out into the sea called?
A pointed area of land sticking out into the sea is called a "cape."
What an area of land called?
a region
