Multiple choice

a large, relatively self-contained landmass forming a subdivision of a continent

  1. substandard

  2. sub zero

  3. substitute

  4. subcontinent
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A subcontinent is a large, distinct landmass that is part of a larger continent but is geographically or geologically separated from it. India is a classic example of a subcontinent because it is separated from the rest of Asia by the Himalayas.

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