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  • What Defines an Island? Understanding Earth's Landmasses
    It's not accurate to say that a *part* of Earth is an island. An island is a landmass that is surrounded by water.

    Here are some ways to think about this:

    * Earth is a planet. It's a large sphere of land and water.

    * Islands are a feature of the Earth's surface. They are individual landmasses that are smaller than continents.

    So, instead of saying "part of Earth is island," you could say:

    * "There are many islands on Earth."

    * "Islands are found in all the world's oceans."

    * "Some islands are volcanic, while others are formed by erosion."

    Let me know if you have more questions!

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