Discovering the Seven Continents
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Objective
I can accurately locate the seven continents on a world map.
Part 1 of 3
Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
The Earth's surface is divided into seven large, distinct landmasses known as continents.
- 2
Asia is the largest continent, while Australia is the smallest, and Africa is the second-largest.
- 3
North America and South America form the Western Hemisphere, and Antarctica is a frozen desert covering the South Pole.
Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
Name the seven continents of the world.
Which two continents are described as sharing a land border?
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“List the seven continents and for each, describe its general location on a world map using details from the reading passage.”
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