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What is a peninsula?
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A peninsula is a piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides and connected to the mainland on one side. Peninsulas often extend out into a sea or ocean and can vary greatly in size from small coastal points to large landmasses like India.
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Chapter 3: Major Landforms of the Earth - Exercise
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