noun as in strong fondness

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Example:Africa is the world's second-largest continent.

Definition:A large landmass, typically larger than a peninsula and separated from other continental landmasses by water.

From continent

Example:New Zealand is a landmass consisting of two main islands.

Definition:A piece of land surrounded by water, smaller than a continent.

From island

Example:The Italian Peninsula is known for its rich history and culture.

Definition:A piece of land almost completely surrounded by water, attached to a larger landmass on one side.

From peninsula

Example:The most significant natural resources are typically found within the landmass of a continent.

Definition:The land area of a continent including all its features and habitats.

From continent's surface

Example:Many species of animals thrive on the land surface of the African savanna.

Definition:The upper layer of the ground that is covered with vegetation and used as the surface of the landmass.

From land surface

Example:The Hawaiian Islands form an island chain in the Pacific Ocean.

Definition:A series of islands that form a line and are often linked by tectonic activity or other geological processes.

From island chain

Example:Oil exploration often takes place on the continental shelf of a landmass.

Definition:The portion of a continent's landmass that slopes gradually to the ocean.

From continental shelf

Example:Italy is a peninsular region in Europe.

Definition:A region, often a country, that is located on a peninsula.

From peninsular region

Example:Submarine earthquakes can trigger tsunamis in the waters off the continental slope.

Definition:The steep edge of the continental shelf, which marks the transition between the slope and the abyssal plain.

From continental slope

Example:The Japanese islands form an island arc, with much volcanic and seismic activity.

Definition:A curved or oval chain of volcanoes and islands off a continental coast, usually formed by the subduction of an oceanic plate.

From island arc