Is divided into Continents, Islands, Peninsulas, Isthmuses, and Capes;
and is diversified by Plains, Mountains, and Valleys.
A CONTINENT is a large tract of land nowhere entirely separated by
water. There are two continents, viz. the Western and Eastern.
An ISLAND is a portion of land surrounded by water.
A PENINSULA is a portion of land almost surrounded by water.
An ISTHMUS is the neck of land which joins a peninsula to the main land.
A CAPE is a point of land, projecting into the sea. A mountainous Cape
is called a PROMONTORY.
A PLAIN is a large extent of level country. A plain naturally destitute
of trees is called a PRAIRIE; when entirely destitute of vegetation, it
is called a DESERT.
A MOUNTAIN is a lofty elevation of land. If it send forth smoke and
flame, it is called a VOLCANO.
The opening at the top of a volcano, from whence issues the flame,
smoke, &c., is called a CRATER.
If the elevation of a mountain be small, it is then called a HILL.
A VALLEY is a tract of land, bounded by hills, and generally watered by
a river.
A SHORE or COAST is that part of the land which borders upon a body of
water.