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Land. Land. Map showing Earth's land areas, in shades of green and yellow. Land rising from the sea. Land, sometimes referred to as dry land, is the solid surface of the Earth that is not permanently covered by water.[1] The division between land and water is one of the most fundamental separations on the planet. Land can also have a strong cultural value, as the vast majority of human activity occurs in land areas that support agriculture, habitat, and various natural resources Some life forms (including terrestrial plants and terrestrial animals) have developed from predecessor species that lived in bodies of water from specialized to exist on land. The demarcation between land and water varies by local jurisdiction. Etymology and terminology[edit] A contiguous area of land surrounded by ocean is called a landmass. A country or region may be referred to as the motherland, fatherland, or homeland of its people. History of land on Earth[edit] Artist's impression of the birth of the Solar System.

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