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In Geography / Middle School | 2014-10-15

What is an area of land nearly surrounded by water called?

Asked by ShamikaMccannon986

Answer (3)

A peninsula is a area of land almost completely surrounded by water on 3 sides.

Answered by Tails | 2024-06-10

A peninsula is a body of area nearly surrounded by water.

Answered by sharrgain56Lucas | 2024-06-10

A peninsula is a piece of land nearly surrounded by water on three sides, connecting to the mainland on one side. Examples include the Kamchatka Peninsula and the Iberian Peninsula. Peninsulas can be important for human activity due to their waterfront locations.
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Answered by Tails | 2024-09-04

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