A landmass bounded by sea on three sides is referred to as ______.

Coast

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Island

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Peninsula

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Finland

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is E Peninsula
A peninsula is a landform surrounded by water on the majority of its sides while being connected to a mainland from which it extends. The surrounding water is usually understood to be continuous, though not necessarily named as a single body of water.

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