Continents- Semester Test

What is the primary characteristic that defines a continent?

• It has a single government leader

• It is surrounded by water and is a large land mass

• It must have at least 50 countries

• It must have mountains and deserts

Which continent is the largest by land area?

• North America

• Africa

• Asia

• South America

How much of Earth's surface is covered by continents?

• 50%

• 75%

• 15%

• 30%

Which continent is known as the "Down Under"?

• Antarctica

• Europe

• Australia

• South America

What percentage of the world's oxygen does the Amazon rainforest produce?

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

• 25%

Which continent has the most countries?

• Europe

• Africa

• North America

• South America

What is unique about Antarctica?

• It has the most people

• It is the warmest continent

• It is 98% covered in ice

• It has the most cities

Which continent is both a country and a continent?

• Asia

• Europe

• Africa

• Australia

Which ocean borders North America on the east?

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

What is the total number of continents on Earth?

• Eight

• Six

• Seven

• Five