The 7 Continents QVR Session Key: BPBG4W. On Earth we have 7 continents. They are Africa,...
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The 7 ContinentsQVR Session Key: BPBG4W
On Earth we have 7 continents. They are Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.
Let’s discover what is unique about each continent!
AFRICA
Located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean.
The Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea also border the continent.
Is the 2nd largest of the continents making up about 20% of the Earth’s land.
Has the 2nd largest population. Made up of 53 countries. Is divided into 8 regions.
AFRICA Contains the
longest river, the Nile, which flows North.
Has the largest desert, the Sahara
How Many Countries are located in Africa?A. 25B. 72C. 53
Antarctica Is the 5th largest continent,
about 9% of Earth’s land. The only people that live here are
scientists. The Southern Ocean surrounds all sides
of the continent. Is covered mostly by ice. Has the coldest and windiest climate on
the planet.
Antarctica’s Animals
Penguins
There are many different kinds of animals that are in Antarctica. These are the most common.
Seals
Antarctica is the 6th Largest Continent? True or False
Asia
Is the largest continent, about 30% of the land
Has the highest population of all the continents
Contains 44 countries Borders Europe and Africa on the West Borders the Pacific Ocean and the Indian
Ocean on the South and East
Asia Mt. Everest, the world’stallest mountain is locatedin Nepal in Asia. China and India are countries that have the
highest population in the world The Ural Mountains separate Asia and
Europe Select all that apply to Asia.A. Is the largest continent in the worldB. Borders the Atlantic and Indian OceansC. Has the highest population of any continentD. Borders Europe and Africa
Put the number associated with each continent in the order displayed from left to
right
1) Asia
2) Africa
3) North America
4) South America
5) Australia
6) Europe
7) Antarctica
Australia
Is the smallest continent, about 5% of the land mass
Has the smallest population Is made up of a single country, Australia. Australia is about the same size as the 48
connected United States
Australian AnimalsAussie-info.com This site shares information about Australian animals.
KangarooPlatypus
Dingo
Koala
Europe Is only bigger than Australia, takes up
about 6% of the land mass Has the 3rd largest population Contains 46 countries The Atlantic Ocean is located to the
West. The Mediterranean Sea is located to
the South In Europe there is the European Union.
It is a government that helps the countries work together to deal with trade and the economy.European Union This site will tell you more about the European Union.
European Animals
Wild Goats
Wildcats
These are just a couple of the animals that you can find across Europe. Because the climate is similar to North America, there are many similar animals on each continent.
North America
Is the 3rd largest continent, about 16% of the land on earth
Has the 4th largest population Contains 23 countries including Canada,
Mexico, and the United States of America Includes Central America Both the Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean
border this continent.
North American Animals
Coyote
Moose
Bear
These are just a few of the animals that North America has. Many areas have different weather in North America. Each of these areas has its own kind of animals.
South America
Is the 4th largest continent, about 12% of the land mass
Has the 5th largest population Contains 12 countries Has some major natural landforms, the
Amazon River, Andes Mountains, and the rainforest
South American AnimalsMore South American Animals
Anteater
Anaconda Marmoset
Toucan
Review
The Seven Continents are: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia,
Europe, North America, South America Can you label where the continents
are? Label the continent map