๐ What is an Island?
An island is a piece of land completely surrounded by water. Think of it like a floating landmass in the middle of an ocean, lake, or river! ๐๏ธ
๐ What is a Peninsula?
A peninsula is a piece of land that sticks out from a larger landmass and is surrounded by water on three sides. Imagine it as an 'arm' of land reaching out into the water! ๐
๐ Island vs. Peninsula: A Closer Look
| Feature |
Island |
Peninsula |
| Water Surroundings |
๐ Surrounded on all sides |
โฐ๏ธ Surrounded on three sides |
| Connected to Mainland? |
โ Not connected |
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Connected to a larger landmass |
| Formation |
๐ Can be formed by volcanic activity, erosion, or rising sea levels. |
๐๏ธ Formed by geological processes connecting land to a larger area. |
| Examples |
๐๏ธ Hawaii, Madagascar, Iceland |
๐ฎ๐น Italy, Florida, Baja California |
๐ก Key Takeaways
- ๐ Islands are completely surrounded by water and not connected to a mainland.
- โฐ๏ธ Peninsulas are connected to a mainland and surrounded by water on only three sides.
- ๐ Understanding the difference helps us learn about geography and how the Earth's surface is shaped!