What is a continent?

In this lesson we are going to be learning about the seven continents. We are going to learn what a Geographer is and how important they are. We will be looking at the seven continents, comparing their size and location on our planet. We will then be learning all about what the equator is. Let's get started!

What is a continent?

In this lesson we are going to be learning about the seven continents. We are going to learn what a Geographer is and how important they are. We will be looking at the seven continents, comparing their size and location on our planet. We will then be learning all about what the equator is. Let's get started!

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Locating each continent on a map
  2. Identifying a continent by its shape
  3. Definition of a continent
  4. Definition of a continent

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4 Questions

Q1.
What is a continent?
A group of islands
Correct answer: A large area of land
A part of a planet
Q2.
How many continents are there?
There are eight continents.
Correct answer: There are seven continents.
There are six continents.
Q3.
Which is the smallest continent?
Africa
Antarctica
Asia
Correct answer: Australia
Europe
North America
South America
Q4.
Which is the smallest place to live?
City
Continent
Country
County
Planet
Town
Correct answer: Village

Lesson appears in

UnitGeography / Seven Continents

Geography