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Learning About the Seven Continents

Total questions: 94

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Continents, countries, and states/provinces are different from one another in that:

a)

Continents are large landmasses, countries are nations within continents, and states/provinces are subdivisions within countries.

b)

Continents are smaller than countries, and countries are smaller than states/provinces.

c)

Countries are the largest divisions, followed by continents, then states/provinces.

d)

States/provinces are independent nations, while countries and continents are not.

2.

According to the passage, what does the blue color on a globe represent?

a)

A) Land

b)

B) Water

c)

C) Mountains

d)

D) Forests

3.

How many continents are there in the world according to the passage?

a)

Seven

b)

Five

c)

Six

d)

Eight

4.

According to the passage, what is the name of the supercontinent that scientists believe all continents used to be part of?

a)

Pangaea

b)

Atlantis

c)

Laurasia

d)

Gondwana

5.

Some continents are completely surrounded by water, while others are connected to other continents.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

The seven continents we have today were formed as a result of which process?

a)

The movement and breakup of tectonic plates over millions of years

b)

The melting of polar ice caps

c)

The impact of large meteorites

d)

The rise and fall of sea levels

7.

Which is the largest continent?

a)

Africa

b)

Asia

c)

Europe

d)

North America

8.

Asia has the most people living on it.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

What fraction of the 7.75 billion people on Earth live in Asia?

a)

1/4

b)

1/2

c)

1/3

d)

3/4

10.

Asia has the tallest _______ in the world.

a)

mountain

b)

river

c)

desert

d)

forest

11.

What is the area of Asia in square miles?

a)

16,920,000 square miles

b)

10,000,000 square miles

c)

25,000,000 square miles

d)

5,000,000 square miles

12.

How many countries are there in Asia?

a)

48

b)

35

c)

54

d)

27

13.

What is the population of Asia?

a)

4,561,000,000

b)

2,300,000,000

c)

6,800,000,000

d)

1,200,000,000

14.

Which city is the most populated in Asia?

a)

Tokyo

b)

Shanghai

c)

Mumbai

d)

Beijing

15.

What is the 2nd largest continent?

a)

Asia

b)

Africa

c)

Europe

d)

North America

16.

Which river is the world's longest and is located in Africa?

a)

Amazon River

b)

Nile River

c)

Mississippi River

d)

Yangtze River

17.

The world's largest desert, the Sahara Desert, is located in which continent?

a)

Asia

b)

Australia

c)

Africa

d)

South America

18.

The equator goes through Africa.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Which country is the hottest on Earth according to the information provided?

a)

Egypt

b)

Ethiopia

c)

Nigeria

d)

Sudan

20.

Africa has 95% of the world's ________.

a)

diamonds

b)

oil reserves

c)

forests

d)

gold mines

21.

Africa has over 50% of the world's ________.

a)

gold

b)

oil

c)

diamonds

d)

coffee

22.

Africa produces over 60% of the world's ________.

a)

chocolate

b)

coffee

c)

rice

d)

cotton

23.

What is the total area of Africa?

a)

5,000,000 square miles

b)

7,000,000 square miles

c)

11,730,000 square miles

d)

15,000,000 square miles

24.

How many countries are there in Africa?

a)

44

b)

54

c)

64

d)

74

25.

What is the most populated city in Africa?

a)

Cairo

b)

Johannesburg

c)

Lagos

d)

Nairobi

26.

What is the highest point in Africa?

a)

Mount Everest

b)

Mount Elbrus

c)

Mount Kilimanjaro

d)

Mount McKinley

27.

Which of the following is NOT a natural resource found in Africa?

a)

Oil

b)

Diamonds

c)

Gold

d)

Silver

28.

What is the 3rd largest continent?

a)

Africa

b)

North America

c)

Europe

d)

Australia

29.

Which continent has the highest amount of income per person?

a)

Asia

b)

Europe

c)

North America

d)

South America

30.

Which continent has the highest amount of food eaten per person?

a)

Africa

b)

North America

c)

Australia

d)

Europe

31.

What is the largest freshwater lake in North America?

a)

Lake Victoria

b)

Lake Superior

c)

Lake Michigan

d)

Lake Baikal

32.

North America produces the largest amount of which crops because the soil is fertile and the climate allows the crops to grow well?

a)

Rice, barley, oats

b)

Corn, soybeans, wheat

c)

Coffee, tea, cocoa

d)

Apples, oranges, bananas

33.

What is the area of North America?

a)

5,000,000 square miles

b)

7,000,000 square miles

c)

9,460,000 square miles

d)

12,000,000 square miles

34.

How many countries are there in North America?

a)

10

b)

23

c)

35

d)

50

35.

What is the population of North America?

a)

100,000,000

b)

542,056,000

c)

1,000,000,000

d)

300,000,000

36.

What is the most populated city in North America?

a)

New York City, USA

b)

Toronto, Canada

c)

Mexico City, Mexico

d)

Los Angeles, USA

37.

What is the highest point in North America?

a)

Mount Everest

b)

Mount Denali

c)

Mount Kilimanjaro

d)

Mount Elbrus

38.

Which of the following is NOT a natural resource found in North America?

a)

Gas

b)

Crude oil

c)

Coal

d)

Diamonds

39.

Which continent is the 4th largest in the world?

a)

Africa

b)

South America

c)

Europe

d)

Australia

40.

What is the name of the world's largest rainforest located in South America?

a)

The Amazon Rainforest

b)

The Congo Rainforest

c)

The Daintree Rainforest

d)

The Valdivian Rainforest

41.

South America is home to one of the largest snakes on the planet. What is its name?

a)

Anaconda

b)

Python

c)

Boa constrictor

d)

King Cobra

42.

What is the name of the world's highest waterfall located in South America?

a)

Angel Falls

b)

Niagara Falls

c)

Victoria Falls

d)

Iguazu Falls

43.

Which of the following languages are commonly spoken in South America?

a)

French

b)

Spanish or Portuguese

c)

English

d)

Italian

44.

How many countries are there in South America?

a)

12

b)

10

c)

15

d)

9

45.

What is the population of South America?

a)

100,000,000

b)

392,555,000

c)

1,000,000,000

d)

50,000,000

46.

What is the most populated city in South America?

a)

Sao Paulo, Brazil

b)

Buenos Aires, Argentina

c)

Lima, Peru

d)

Bogotá, Colombia

47.

What is the highest point in South America?

a)

Mt. Aconcagua

b)

Mt. Kilimanjaro

c)

Mt. Everest

d)

Mt. Elbrus

48.

Which of the following is NOT a natural resource found in South America?

a)

Aluminum

b)

Coal

c)

Crude oil

d)

Diamonds

49.

What is the 5th largest continent?

a)

Antarctica

b)

Europe

c)

Australia

d)

South America

50.

Which continent is constantly changing due to its environment?

a)

Antarctica

b)

Africa

c)

Asia

d)

Europe

51.

Antarctica's area doubles in the winter because sea ice forms.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Over 70% of the Earth's freshwater is located in the ice of which continent?

a)

Antarctica

b)

Africa

c)

Asia

d)

Australia

53.

Which is the coldest place on Earth?

a)

Antarctica

b)

Sahara Desert

c)

Amazon Rainforest

d)

Gobi Desert

54.

What is the lowest temperature recorded in Antarctica?

a)

-129°F

b)

-80°F

c)

-100°F

d)

-60°F

55.

How many hours of daylight does Antarctica get during the summer (December)?

a)

24 hours

b)

12 hours

c)

6 hours

d)

0 hours

56.

Why does Antarctica have a desert climate?

a)

Because it is so dry.

b)

Because it is very hot.

c)

Because it is covered in ice.

d)

Because it is close to the equator.

57.

What is the area of Antarctica?

a)

5,500,000 square miles

b)

2,000,000 square miles

c)

8,000,000 square miles

d)

12,000,000 square miles

58.

How many countries are there in Antarctica?

a)

0

b)

1

c)

3

d)

5

59.

What is the population of permanent residents in Antarctica?

a)

0 permanent residents

b)

1,000 permanent residents

c)

10,000 permanent residents

d)

100,000 permanent residents

60.

What is the most populated city in Antarctica?

a)

McMurdo Station

b)

Palmer Station

c)

Scott Base

d)

Vostok Station

61.

What is the highest point in Antarctica?

a)

Mt. Vinson

b)

Mt. Erebus

c)

Mt. Kirkpatrick

d)

Mt. Sidley

62.

Which natural resources are found in Antarctica?

a)

Oil and coal

b)

Gold and diamonds

c)

Copper and tin

d)

Rubber and tea

63.

Extracting natural resources in Antarctica is dangerous.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

Where is Antarctica located on the world map?

a)

At the southernmost part of the world map, below all other continents.

b)

At the northernmost part of the world map, above all other continents.

c)

In the center of the world map, surrounded by all continents.

d)

On the eastern side of the world map, next to Asia.

65.

What is the 6th largest continent and the 2nd smallest continent?

a)

Europe

b)

Australia

c)

South America

d)

Antarctica

66.

Which continent is attached to Asia?

a)

Europe

b)

Australia

c)

Africa

d)

South America

67.

What is the largest country in Europe?

a)

Russia

b)

France

c)

Germany

d)

Spain

68.

Which country is located in two continents, Europe and Asia?

a)

Russia

b)

Brazil

c)

Australia

d)

Canada

69.

Which of the following is a biggest city in Europe?

a)

London, England

b)

New York, USA

c)

Tokyo, Japan

d)

Sydney, Australia

70.

Which of the following is a biggest city in Europe?

a)

A) Paris, France

b)

B) Beijing, China

c)

C) Cairo, Egypt

d)

D) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

71.

Europe has many mountain ranges, rivers, lakes, peninsulas, and wetlands.

a)

True

b)

False

72.

Which continent is the only one without a desert?

a)

Europe

b)

Asia

c)

Africa

d)

Australia

73.

What is the area of Europe in square miles?

a)

3,930,000 square miles

b)

1,200,000 square miles

c)

7,800,000 square miles

d)

2,500,000 square miles

74.

How many countries are there in Europe?

a)

51

b)

44

c)

60

d)

35

75.

What is the population of Europe?

a)

747,180,000

b)

1,200,000,000

c)

500,000,000

d)

900,000,000

76.

What is the most populated city in Europe?

a)

Istanbul, Turkey

b)

London, United Kingdom

c)

Paris, France

d)

Berlin, Germany

77.

What is the highest point in Europe?

a)

Mt. Elbrus

b)

Mont Blanc

c)

Matterhorn

d)

Mt. Etna

78.

Which of the following is NOT a natural resource found in Europe?

a)

Copper

b)

Iron ore

c)

Coal

d)

Oil

79.

Which is the smallest continent?

a)

Australia

b)

Asia

c)

Africa

d)

Europe

80.

Why does Australia not have a large population?

a)

Because it is very cold

b)

Because 2/3 of the continent is a desert

c)

Because it is an island

d)

Because it is mountainous

81.

There are more sheep than people living in Australia.

a)

True

b)

False

82.

Which continent is covered by a single country?

a)

Australia

b)

Africa

c)

Europe

d)

South America

83.

Australia is the only continent in the world without an active volcano.

a)

True

b)

False

84.

How many of the world’s most poisonous snakes are found in Australia?

a)

17

b)

5

c)

10

d)

25

85.

Which of the following animals are unique to Australia?

a)

Koalas

b)

Kangaroos

c)

Platypi

d)

All of the above

86.

Name three types of unique wildlife found in Australia.

a)

Koalas, kangaroos, platypi

b)

Lions, tigers, bears

c)

Pandas, lemurs, sloths

d)

Moose, elk, bison

87.

Which continent is the largest by land area?

a)

Africa

b)

Asia

c)

Europe

d)

Australia

88.

Look at the map. Which continent is #1?

a)

North America

b)

South America

c)

Africa

d)

Europe

89.

Look at the map. Which continent is #2?

a)

South America

b)

Africa

c)

Australia

d)

Asia

90.

Look at the map. Which continent is #3?

a)

Africa

b)

Europe

c)

Asia

d)

Antarctica

91.

Look at the map. Which continent is #4?

a)

Europe

b)

Asia

c)

North America

d)

Australia

92.

Look at the map. Which continent is #5?

a)

Asia

b)

Africa

c)

Europe

d)

South America

93.

Look at the map. Which continent is #6?

a)

Australia

b)

Antarctica

c)

Africa

d)

Europe

94.

Look at the map. Which continent is #7?

a)

Antarctica

b)

Asia

c)

North America

d)

South America

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