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Which continent is sometimes referred to as the “8th continent” due to its unique geological features?

Which continent is sometimes referred to as the “8th continent” due to its unique geological features?

  • (a) West Indies
  • (b) Oceania
  • (c) Middle East
  • (d) Zealandia
Zealandia, also known as Te Riu-a-Maui, is a huge landmass that lies mostly beneath the ocean and was given the official name of Earth’s eighth continent by geologists in 2017. It meets the fundamental geological requirements: it is raised considerably compared to the surrounding ocean floor, its crust is thicker and less dense than the ocean crust, and it has well-defined boundaries that stretch over 4.9 million square kilometers. About 94 percent of Zealandia is hidden beneath the ocean floor, but the most prominent above-ground features are New Zealand and New Caledonia.
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