Continents and Oceans

How many oceans are there?

• four

• 5

• 6

• three

There are _______ continents.

Circle the continent of Asia.

Which ocean was most recently named as the fifth ocean?

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Southern Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

Answer explanation

The Southern Ocean was recognized by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names and proposed to the International Hydrographic Organization in 2000.

Which of these is NOT a continent?

• Arctic

• Africa

• Australia

• Europe

Answer explanation

The Arctic is the ocean at the most northern part of the world.

The United States of America is located on the continent of ______.

Draw the continent of Australia on the map.

Answer explanation

Kangaroos are marsupials that belong to a small group of animals called macropods. They are only found naturally in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

On which three continents do polar bears live?

• Antarctica

• North America

• Europe

• Asia

Answer explanation

The word "Antarctica" means no bears.

Draw in South America on the map.

Which ocean is to the East of North and South America?

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean