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An isthmus is a narrow strip of land that is bordered by water on each side, and that connects two larger pieces of land. How does this differ from a tombolo?

An isthmus is a narrow strip of land that is bordered by water on each side, and that connects two larger pieces of land. How does this differ from a tombolo?
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An isthmus is a narrow strip of land that is bordered by water on each side, and that connects two larger pieces of land. How does this differ from a tombolo?

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a tombolo is connected to the mainland--however, an isthmus is connected to another island; typically a smaller one

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