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Kipuka
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Simple meaning
What does Kipuka mean?
A kipuka is older land surrounded by lava flows.
Dictionary definition
An area of older land surrounded by newer lava flows.
Example sentences
Kipuka in a sentence
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The map showed a kipuka inside the lava field.
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Plants grew on the kipuka while newer rock surrounded it.
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In geology, a kipuka can help scientists study land that survived between lava flows.
Synonyms
Words like Kipuka
landformUse for a natural shape or area of land.
lava islandUse as a simple description for land surrounded by lava flows.
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Word family
Kipuka word family
Base word
kipuka
noun
kipukas
Plural form, usually merged into the base entry.
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Practice 1
What is a kipuka?
A kipuka is a land area surrounded by newer lava.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses kipuka correctly?
Kipuka is a geology word connected to lava and land.
Practice 3
Which word is most related to kipuka?
A kipuka is surrounded by lava flows.
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