land
mass
Plural
landmasses
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a large, unbroken expanse of land, like a continent or a big island, standing out from smaller land features
- Asia is the largest landmass on Earth, encompassing diverse climates and cultures.
- The collision of tectonic plates can create new mountain ranges on a landmass over millions of years.
- Scientists study the ancient landmass of Pangaea to understand the historical movement of continents.
- The African landmass is home to a wide variety of ecosystems, from deserts to rainforests.
- Australia is a unique landmass with flora and fauna found nowhere else on the planet.
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