SSC
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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a narrow strip of land that connects two larger land masses
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isthmus
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mesa
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bridge
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island
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -An isthmus is a narrow strip of land that connects two larger landmasses and separates two bodies of water. This type of isthmus is called a tombolo, and is formed as waves and tides slowly build up a sand bar to create a permanent link between a coastal island (called a tied island) and the mainland.
Detailed explanation-2: -Peninsula: The land which is surrounded by water from three sides is known as peninsula thus this option is correct.
Detailed explanation-3: -An isthmus is a land connection between two bigger landmasses, while a peninsula is rather a land protrusion which is connected to a bigger landmass on one side only and surrounded by water on all other sides.
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