- A land mass surrounded by water.
- Smaller than a continent.
- May be formed through various geological processes, such as volcanic activity, tectonic plate movement, or sediment deposition.
- Can be inhabited or uninhabited.
- Examples include Greenland, Madagascar, and Bali.
Lake:
- A body of water surrounded by land.
- Smaller than an ocean or sea.
- Can be formed through various means, such as glacial activity, tectonic plate movement, or damming of rivers.
- Can be freshwater or saltwater.
- Can be natural or man-made.
- Examples include Lake Superior, Lake Baikal, and the Dead Sea.