The 7 Continents QVR 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 2 nd largest of the continents making up about 20% of the Earth’s land.  Has the 2 nd largest population.  Made up of 53 countries.  Is divided into 8 regions.

AFRICA Contains the longest river, the Nile, which flows North. Contains the longest river, the Nile, which flows North. Has the largest desert, the Sahara Has the largest desert, the Sahara How Many Countries are located in Africa? A.25 B.72 C.53

Antarctica Is the 5 th largest continent, about 9% of Earth’s land. Is the 5 th largest continent, about 9% of Earth’s land. The only people that live here are scientists. The only people that live here are scientists. The Southern Ocean surrounds all sides of the continent. The Southern Ocean surrounds all sides of the continent. Is covered mostly by ice. Is covered mostly by ice. Has the coldest and windiest climate on the planet. 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 6 th Largest Continent? True or False

Asia Is the largest continent, about 30% of the land Is the largest continent, about 30% of the land Has the highest population of all the continents Has the highest population of all the continents Contains 44 countries Contains 44 countries Borders Europe and Africa on the West Borders Europe and Africa on the West Borders the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean on the South and East Borders the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean on the South and East

Asia Mt. Everest, the world’s Mt. Everest, the world’s tallest mountain is located in Nepal in Asia. China and India are countries that have the highest population in the world China and India are countries that have the highest population in the world The Ural Mountains separate Asia and Europe The Ural Mountains separate Asia and Europe Select all that apply to Asia. A.Is the largest continent in the world B.Borders the Atlantic and Indian Oceans C.Has the highest population of any continent D.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 Is the smallest continent, about 5% of the land mass Has the smallest population Has the smallest population Is made up of a single country, Australia. Is made up of a single country, Australia. Australia is about the same size as the 48 connected United States Australia is about the same size as the 48 connected United States

Australian Animals Aussie-info.comAussie-info.com This site shares information about Australian animals. Kangaroo Platypus Dingo Koala

Europe Is only bigger than Australia, takes up about 6% of the land mass Is only bigger than Australia, takes up about 6% of the land mass Has the 3 rd largest population Has the 3 rd largest population Contains 46 countries Contains 46 countries The Atlantic Ocean is located to the West. The Atlantic Ocean is located to the West. The Mediterranean Sea is located to the South 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. 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 UnionEuropean 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 3 rd largest continent, about 16% of the land on earth Is the 3 rd largest continent, about 16% of the land on earth Has the 4 th largest population Has the 4 th largest population Contains 23 countries including Canada, Mexico, and the United States of America Contains 23 countries including Canada, Mexico, and the United States of America Includes Central America Includes Central America Both the Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean border this continent. 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 4 th largest continent, about 12% of the land mass Is the 4 th largest continent, about 12% of the land mass Has the 5 th largest population Has the 5 th largest population Contains 12 countries Contains 12 countries Has some major natural landforms, the Amazon River, Andes Mountains, and the rainforest Has some major natural landforms, the Amazon River, Andes Mountains, and the rainforest

South American Animals More South American AnimalsAnteater Anaconda Marmoset Toucan

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