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A large land mass that is part of a continent is called a subcontinent. This term is often used to refer to a distinct, sizable portion of a continent that is geographically or culturally different from the rest of the continent. Examples include the Indian subcontinent and the Arabian Peninsula.
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Which continent has most of its land mass in the tropical zone?
Asia is the continent with most of its landmass in the tropical zone
Why is the Arctic not considered a continent?
The Arctic is not considered a continent because it is primarily an ocean covered by ice, rather than a landmass. The land surrounding the Arctic Ocean is part of several continents such as North America, Asia, and Europe.
What is the only country in the world that is also a continent?
Australia.Geographically, the country of Australia is a continent, not an island. As a landform, it could be considered an island as it is entirely surrounded by water and not joined onto any other land mass. For this reason, it is often referred to as an island continent. Australia is too big to be formallyclassified as an island. The world's largest island is Greenland.Australia can also be taken to be both a continent and a country, if we accept the definition of continent as being one of the large continual land masses on Earth (which would exclude nearby countries such as New Zealand, which are not part of a continuing land mass).Another reason why Australia is also considered a continent is because it sits on its own tectonic plate.
Is there a difference between countries and continents?
Yes, countries are political and geographical divisions with defined borders and governments, while continents are large landmasses separated by oceans. Countries are subunits within continents and can exist on one or more continents.
What is a large landmass that is part of a continent but distinct from it?
A large landmass that is part of a continent but distinct from it is known as a "subcontinent." An example of this is the Indian subcontinent, which is connected to the larger Asian continent but has distinct geographical, cultural, and historical characteristics.
Is there a difference between countries and continents?
Yes, countries are political and geographical divisions with defined borders and governments, while continents are large landmasses separated by oceans. Countries are subunits within continents and can exist on one or more continents.
What continent is Ireland connected to?
Ireland is not physically connected to a continent as it is a land mass surrounded by the sea. However it is considered to be a part of Europe and is part of the European Union.
Which continent is not entirely surrounded by water and is part of the land mass frequently referred to as eurasia?
europe
What continent have a island?
All continents have island associated with them. However, an island is technically not part of a continent. A continent is defined as one continuous land mass and an island is not connected to the continent.
What large land mass near Denmark is part of the country?
Greenland
The only large land mass not part of a sovereign state is?
Antarctica.
Which two continent are part of one huge land mass they separated by a chain of mountain?
Asia and Europe are part of one huge landmass that is separated by a chain of mountains known as the Ural Mountains.
Why is Antarctica a continent and the Arctic isn't?
Antarctica is large (1.4 times the size of the USA and 58 times the size of the UK)Greenland, physiographically is part of the continent of North America and is small enough to be considered an island.
What country has a large part of it separated from it by another country's land mass?
USA
What continent is Walse in?
Its considered part of Europe although not land mass connected
Is Austria a part of England?
No. Austria is an independent country on the main land mass of the continent of Europe.
What 2 deserts make up a large part of land in the southwest region?
Please specify the country or continent.
