Have you ever wondered why Australia is considered a continent while Greenland isnt? Well, theres no official distinction between a continent and an island, but there are several largely accepted factors that classify different regions of the world as continents. These factors include tectonic independence from other continents, unique flora and fauna, cultural uniqueness, and local belief in continental status.
Posted on: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 19:05:15 +0000
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