SSC
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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Island
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Plain
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River
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Valley
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Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: An area of land that is completely surrounded by water is called an island. It is smaller than a continent. Islands can be found in oceans, lakes, rivers, or seas. A group of islands is known as an archipelago.
Detailed explanation-2: -A piece of land that is completely surrounded by water on all sides is known as an island. A group of islands is called an archipelago. A peninsula is a piece of land that is almost surrounded by water but connected to mainland.
Detailed explanation-3: -Moreover, in some cases, a sea is completely landlocked. The Caspian Sea is the most famous example, though this sea, which lies between Russia and Iran, is also referred to as the world’s largest lake. Other seas surrounded by land include the Aral Sea and the Dead Sea.