 An Isthmus is a neck of land joining a peninsula to the main land. The Isthmus of Darien, which unites North and South America, and the Isthmus of Suez, which unites Asia and Africa, are th  Geographical Questions - Page 8by David M. Warren - 1877Full view - About this book
 | S. H. Archer - Geography - 1835 - 92 pages
...extent of land. An Island is land wholly surrounded by water. A Peninsula is nearly surrounded by water. An Isthmus is a neck of land joining a peninsula to the main land. A Cape is a point of land extending into the sea. If it is mountainous, it is then called a Promontory.... | |
 | Barnum Field - Geography - 1837 - 166 pages
...continents. A Peninsula is land almost surrounded by water. Spain, Morea, and Nova Scotia are peninsulas. An Isthmus is a neck of land joining a peninsula to the main land. The Isthmus of Darien, which unites North and South America, and the Isthmus of Suez, which unites... | |
 | Barnum Field - Geography - 1840 - 168 pages
...continents. A Peninsula is land almost surrounded by water. Spain, Morca, and Nova Scotia are peninsulas. An Isthmus is a neck of land joining a peninsula to the main land. The Isthmus of Darien, which unites North and South America, and the Isthmus of Suez, which unites... | |
 | Jacob Willetts - Geography - 1841 - 192 pages
...largest peninsulas on the globe ? A. South America and Africa. Point to them. Q.. What is an Isthmas 1 A. A neck of land joining a peninsula to the main land. What isthmus connects North and South America 1 What isthmus connects Africa to Asia? Q, What is a Cape... | |
 | Samuel Augustus Mitchell - Geography - 1885 - 86 pages
...rn.sv.la, an island. What is an Isthmus ? An Isthmus is a narrow neck of land connecting a Peninsula with the main land. What is a Cape ? A Cape is a point of land extending into the water. What is a Strait ? A Strait is a narrow passage of water joining two larger portions of water.... | |
 | Matthew Fontaine Maury - Geography - 1899 - 114 pages
...by water. What is an isthmus ? An isthmus is a narrow neck of land connecting two larger bodies of land. What is a cape ? A cape is a point of land jutting out into the water. What is a plain ? A plain is a large extent of nearly level land. What... | |
 | Matthew Fontaine Maury - Geography - 1900 - 134 pages
...by water. What is an isthmus ? An isthmus is a narrow neck of land connecting two larger bodies of land. What is a cape ? A cape is a point of land jutting out into the water. Preparatory Oral Work. On a sand board, or big table, or tin tray, painted... | |
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