Continents and Oceans

In this activity you will: Identify and name the seven continents Identify and name the five oceans

The Continents About one third of the earth is made up of land areas. The large land areas are called continents. There are seven continents.

The Seven Continents The seven continents are Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and Antarctica.

The Seven Continents North America South America Asia Europe Africa Australia Antarctica

Oceans About two thirds of the earth is covered by water. Oceans are the largest areas of water on the earth. There are five oceans.

Oceans The five oceans are the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean, the Arctic Ocean, and the Southern Ocean.

The Five Oceans Pacific Ocean Atlantic Ocean Indian Ocean Arctic Ocean Southern Ocean

Compass Rose On a map, a compass or compass rose helps the user locate directions. (North, South, East, West, etc.)