1. Island: A piece of land smaller than a continent and larger than a rock that is completely surrounded by water. Hint: The equator runs through these islands, located off the west coast of Ecuador.


2. Cape: A hook shaped point or head of land projecting into a body of water.
Hint: This cape is located at the southern tip of South America.


3. Archipelago: A group or chain of islands.
Hint: Volcanic chain of islands located in the Caribbean sea.


4. Isthmus: A narrow strip of land that connects two larger landmasses.
Hint: Located in Central America, this isthmus connects the region to South America. A canal is located here.

Correct answers are:

1. Galápagos Islands

2. Cape Horn

3. Lesser Antilles Volcanic Arc

4. Isthmus of Panama

Explanation:

Galápagos Islands are the part of Ecuador, although are located 1, 000 km west of the coast of Ecuador.

Cape Horn was named after a birthplace of a Dutch navigator that surrounded it in 1616.

Lesser Antilles Volcanic Arc are spreading from Venezuela to Virgin Islands.

Panama Channel was built at the beginning of 20th Century, thus shortening the voyage between Atlantic and Pacific Ocean.

the proximity of water was an advantage to western europe and its culture was able to flourish as a result. trade and travel by sea were easier and safer in historical times.

1. there are no mountains to protect it from the sea

2. and its has wet cool summers and wet, mild winters.

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