Types of Islands
Continental Islands
Oceanic Islands
A group of Islands
An Island Chain
Archipelago
Continental islands are simply
unsubmerged parts of the
continental shelf which are
entirely surrounded by water.
Oceanic Islands
Islands which rise to the surface
from the floors of the ocean basins
are called oceanic islands. These
islands are volcanic. Lava accumulates
to enormous thickness until it finally
protrudes above the ocean surface.
A group of Islands
Two or more islands in the formation of
either an island chain or an archipelago
are called a group of islands.
An Island Chain
An extended line of islands
is called an island chain.
Archipelago
The term archipelago refers to
groups of islands in large bodies of
water that are, many times, arranged
in island arcs and make some of
the most active volcanic and
earthquake areas of the world.
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