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Australia is considered by some to be an island and a continent. It is the world's smallest continent, and it is an island because it is entirely surrounded by water. However, it is theoretically too large to be considered an island. The world's largest island is Greenland.
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What is another science word for landmass?
A landmass can be a continent or an island.
What is the definition of 'Landmass'?
A landmass is a large, continuous, and unbroken area such as an island or a continent. Synonyms for the word landmass include continent, mainland, and main.
What is a landmass smaller than a continent?
An island is such an example.
A landmass not as large as a continent surrounded by water?
a island
What distinct landmass is smaller than a continent?
An island is such an example.
Is auatralia a continent or an island?
Australia is technically a continent. It was once thought to be the world's largest island, but the connection of this landmass to the tectonic plates qualifies it as a continent.
What is a large landmass that juts out from a continent?
a landmass that juts out from a continent is a sub continent
Is the continent of Europe an island?
No. It is joined to Asia, forming a continental landmass known as Eurasia.
What large island is also a continent?
A landmass is either an island or a continent. Geographical definition dictates it cannot be both.Both Australia and Antarctica are continents which are surrounded by water. This makes them island continents, but they are classed as continents.
What is an area of land that is smaller than a continent and is completely surrounded by water?
An area that is completely surrounded by water is an island. If the landmass is surrounded by water on three sides, but is still connected to a larger landmass, then it is a peninsula.
What is continent or island?
A continent is one of the main landmasses of the globe, usually reckoned as seven in number (Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Australia, and Antarctica) An island is a tract of land completely surrounded by water, and not large enough to be called a continent. an island is a landmass completely surrounded by water a continent is a huge landmass (North America, Asia, Africa, etc.
What is a continent or island?
A continent is one of the main landmasses of the globe, usually reckoned as seven in number (Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Australia, and Antarctica) An island is a tract of land completely surrounded by water, and not large enough to be called a continent. an island is a landmass completely surrounded by water a continent is a huge landmass (North America, Asia, Africa, etc.
