Which description best defines a peninsula?

• A. A small island enclosed by water
• B. A body of water completely surrounded by land
• C. A long, narrow waterway between two lands
• D. A large piece of land projecting out of the water

Answer: (D)

A peninsula is land that extends into a body of water while remaining connected to the mainland. The description that fits best is a large piece of land projecting out of the water, because it captures both the stick-out shape and the continued connection to the larger landmass. The other descriptions describe different things: a small island is completely surrounded by water, a lake is water surrounded by land, and a long narrow waterway between two lands is a strait or channel. Florida and the Iberian Peninsula are real-world examples of peninsulas.