A piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides is known as _____.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option 3 (Peninsula)
Explanation:
A large piece of land surrounded by water on three sides and connected to the mainland on one side is called a peninsula. The southern part of India is a prime example, bordered by the Bay of Bengal to the east, the Arabian Sea to the west, and the Indian Ocean to the south.
Additional Facts
Strait: A narrow passage of water that connects two large bodies of water (such as seas or oceans). (Example: Palk Strait - between India and Sri Lanka).
Isthmus: A narrow strip of land that connects two large landmasses. (Example: Isthmus of Panama).
Gulf: A part of the ocean that is surrounded by land on three sides. (It is the exact opposite of a peninsula).
Possible Questions for the Upcoming Exam
Which is the largest peninsula in the world?
(Answer: Arabian Peninsula)
Which part of India is called the 'Indian Peninsula'?
(Answer: Southern part)
What is the main difference between an 'island' and a 'peninsula'?
(Answer: An island is surrounded by water on all four sides, while a peninsula is surrounded by water on three sides.).