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Learning About the Seven Continents

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are you learning about today?

a)

I am learning about the seven continents.

b)

I am learning about the solar system.

c)

I am learning about famous inventors.

d)

I am learning about world oceans.

2.

Continents, countries, and states/provinces are different types of geographic divisions. Which statement best explains the difference between them?

a)

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

b)

Countries are the largest landmasses, continents are within countries, and states/provinces are independent nations.

c)

States/provinces are larger than countries, and countries are larger than continents.

d)

Continents and countries are the same, but states/provinces are different.

3.

Each of the 7 continents can be described as:

a)

Large landmasses on Earth with unique geography and cultures

b)

Major oceans of the world

c)

Types of climate zones

d)

Different countries within a single continent

4.

What is the topic of the BrainPOP resource found at https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/geography/continentsoftheworld/?

a)

Continents of the world

b)

Oceans of the world

c)

World religions

d)

Famous world landmarks

5.

According to the passage 'What are continents?', how many continents are there in the world?

a)

Five

b)

Six

c)

Seven

d)

Eight

6.

According to the passage 'What are continents?', which of the following is NOT one of the seven continents?

a)

A) Asia

b)

B) Africa

c)

C) Australia

d)

D) Greenland

7.

According to the passage 'What are continents?', what does the blue color on a globe represent?

a)

Water

b)

Mountains

c)

Deserts

d)

Forests

8.

According to the passage 'What are continents?', what does the green color on a globe represent?

a)

Land

b)

Water

c)

Mountains

d)

Deserts

9.

According to the passage 'What are continents?', what was the name of the single large piece of land that scientists believe all continents used to be part of?

a)

Pangaea

b)

Atlantis

c)

Gondwana

d)

Laurasia

10.

According to the passage 'What are continents?', are all continents completely surrounded by water?

a)

True

b)

False

11.

What is the largest continent?

a)

Asia

b)

Africa

c)

Europe

d)

Australia

12.

Which continent has the most people living on it?

a)

Asia

b)

Africa

c)

Europe

d)

Australia

13.

About how many people on Earth live in Asia?

a)

Half of the 7.75 billion people on Earth live in Asia.

b)

One quarter of the 7.75 billion people on Earth live in Asia.

c)

All of the 7.75 billion people on Earth live in Asia.

d)

One tenth of the 7.75 billion people on Earth live in Asia.

14.

Which continent has the tallest mountain in the world?

a)

Asia

b)

Africa

c)

Europe

d)

South America

15.

What is the area of Asia in square miles?

a)

16,920,000 square miles

b)

8,600,000 square miles

c)

22,500,000 square miles

d)

12,300,000 square miles

16.

How many countries are there in Asia?

a)

48

b)

35

c)

52

d)

41

17.

What is the population of Asia?

a)

4,561,000,000

b)

2,300,000,000

c)

1,200,000,000

d)

6,800,000,000

18.

What is the most populated city in Asia?

a)

Shanghai, China

b)

Mumbai, India

c)

Tokyo, Japan

d)

Bangkok, Thailand

19.

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

a)

Coal

b)

Lead

c)

Zinc

d)

Silver

20.

Name two natural resources found in Asia.

a)

Coal and gold

b)

Bananas and apples

c)

Plastic and nylon

d)

Concrete and glass

21.

Which is the 2nd largest continent in the world?

a)

Asia

b)

Africa

c)

Europe

d)

North America

22.

What is the world's longest river?

a)

Amazon River

b)

Yangtze River

c)

Nile River

d)

Mississippi River

23.

The Nile River is located in which country?

a)

Nigeria

b)

Egypt

c)

South Africa

d)

Kenya

24.

What is the world's largest desert?

a)

Gobi Desert

b)

Kalahari Desert

c)

Sahara Desert

d)

Arabian Desert

25.

The Sahara Desert is located on which continent?

a)

Africa

b)

Asia

c)

Australia

d)

Europe

26.

True or False: The equator goes through Africa.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Which country is the hottest on Earth?

a)

Sudan

b)

Ethiopia

c)

Egypt

d)

Libya

28.

Africa has what percentage of the world's diamonds?

a)

50%

b)

75%

c)

95%

d)

25%

29.

Africa has over ___% of the world's gold.

a)

50

b)

10

c)

25

d)

35

30.

Africa produces over ___% of the world's chocolate.

a)

60

b)

20

c)

35

d)

45

31.

What is the area of Africa in square miles?

a)

5,000,000

b)

7,000,000

c)

11,730,000

d)

15,000,000

32.

How many countries are there in Africa?

a)

44

b)

54

c)

64

d)

74

33.

What is the most populated city in Africa?

a)

Cairo

b)

Johannesburg

c)

Lagos

d)

Nairobi

34.

What is the highest point in Africa?

a)

Mount Everest

b)

Mount Elgon

c)

Mount Kilimanjaro

d)

Mount Kenya

35.

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

a)

Oil

b)

Diamonds

c)

Uranium

d)

Silver

36.

Refer to the map. Which continent is shaded in the image?

a)

Asia

b)

Africa

c)

Europe

d)

Australia

37.

What is the 3rd largest continent?

a)

North America

b)

Australia

c)

Europe

d)

Antarctica

38.

Which continent has the highest amount of income per person?

a)

North America

b)

Africa

c)

Asia

d)

South America

39.

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

a)

North America

b)

Asia

c)

Africa

d)

Europe

40.

What is the largest freshwater lake in North America?

a)

Lake Superior

b)

Lake Michigan

c)

Lake Ontario

d)

Lake Erie

41.

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

a)

corn, soybeans, and wheat

b)

rice, cotton, and tea

c)

bananas, pineapples, and coffee

d)

olives, grapes, and citrus fruits

42.

What is the area of North America?

a)

9,460,000 square miles

b)

5,000,000 square miles

c)

15,000,000 square miles

d)

2,500,000 square miles

43.

How many countries are there in North America?

a)

23

b)

15

c)

35

d)

50

44.

What is the population of North America?

a)

542,056,000

b)

320,000,000

c)

1,200,000,000

d)

750,000,000

45.

What is the most populated city in North America?

a)

Mexico City, Mexico

b)

New York City, USA

c)

Toronto, Canada

d)

Los Angeles, USA

46.

What is the highest point in North America?

a)

Mt. Denali

b)

Mount Kilimanjaro

c)

Mount Elbrus

d)

Mount Aconcagua

47.

Which of the following are natural resources found in North America?

a)

All of the above

b)

Gas

c)

Gold

d)

Coal

e)

Crude oil

48.

What is the 4th largest continent?

a)

South America

b)

Africa

c)

Europe

d)

Australia

49.

Which continent contains the world's largest rainforest?

a)

South America

b)

Africa

c)

Asia

d)

Europe

50.

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

51.

Which large snake is native to South America?

a)

Anaconda

b)

Python

c)

Cobra

d)

Viper

52.

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

53.

What are the two largest volcanoes located in?

a)

South America

b)

Asia

c)

Africa

d)

Europe

54.

What are the main languages spoken in South America?

a)

Spanish or Portuguese

b)

French and Italian

c)

German and Dutch

d)

Mandarin and Hindi

55.

What is the area of South America?

a)

6,890,000 square miles

b)

3,500,000 square miles

c)

12,000,000 square miles

d)

9,200,000 square miles

56.

How many countries are there in South America?

a)

12

b)

10

c)

15

d)

9

57.

What is the population of South America?

a)

392,555,000

b)

150,000,000

c)

700,000,000

d)

1,200,000,000

58.

What is the most populated city in South America?

a)

Sao Paulo, Brazil

b)

Buenos Aires, Argentina

c)

Lima, Peru

d)

Bogotá, Colombia

59.

What is the highest point in South America?

a)

Mt. Aconcagua

b)

Mt. Kilimanjaro

c)

Mt. Everest

d)

Mt. Elbrus

60.

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

a)

Crude oil

b)

Coal

c)

Aluminum

d)

Timber

e)

Diamonds

61.

What is the 5th largest continent?

a)

Antarctica

b)

Europe

c)

Australia

d)

South America

62.

Which continent is constantly changing?

a)

Antarctica

b)

Asia

c)

Africa

d)

Europe

63.

Which continent's area doubles in the winter because sea ice forms?

a)

Antarctica

b)

Africa

c)

Australia

d)

Europe

64.

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

a)

Antarctica

b)

Africa

c)

Asia

d)

Australia

65.

What is the coldest place on Earth?

a)

Antarctica

b)

Sahara Desert

c)

Amazon Rainforest

d)

Gobi Desert

66.

What is the lowest temperature recorded in Antarctica?

a)

-129°F

b)

-80°F

c)

-100°F

d)

-60°F

67.

Which continent gets 24 hours of daylight during the summer (December)?

a)

Antarctica

b)

Africa

c)

Asia

d)

Australia

68.

Antarctica has a desert climate because it is so _____

a)

dry

b)

hot

c)

windy

d)

humid

69.

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

70.

How many countries are in Antarctica?

a)

0

b)

1

c)

5

d)

12

71.

How many permanent residents does Antarctica have?

a)

0

b)

1,000

c)

10,000

d)

100,000

72.

What is the most populated city in Antarctica?

a)

McMurdo Station

b)

Palmer Station

c)

Scott Base

d)

Vostok Station

73.

What is the highest point in Antarctica?

a)

Mt. Vinson

b)

Mt. Erebus

c)

Mt. Kirkpatrick

d)

Mt. Sidley

74.

What are two natural resources found in Antarctica?

a)

Oil and coal

b)

Gold and diamonds

c)

Copper and tin

d)

Rubber and tea

75.

Why are the natural resources in Antarctica dangerous to extract?

a)

Because of the harsh and dangerous conditions

b)

Because there are too many animals living there

c)

Because the resources are not valuable

d)

Because it is too close to the equator

76.

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

a)

Europe

b)

Australia

c)

South America

d)

Antarctica

77.

Which continent is attached to Asia?

a)

Europe

b)

Africa

c)

Australia

d)

South America

78.

What is the largest country in Europe?

a)

Russia

b)

Germany

c)

France

d)

Spain

79.

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

a)

Russia

b)

Brazil

c)

Australia

d)

Canada

80.

Which of the following is a biggest city in Europe?

a)

London, England

b)

New York, USA

c)

Tokyo, Japan

d)

Sydney, Australia

81.

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

82.

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

a)

True

b)

False

83.

Which continent is the only one without a desert?

a)

Europe

b)

Africa

c)

Australia

d)

Asia

84.

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

85.

How many countries are there in Europe?

a)

51

b)

44

c)

60

d)

35

86.

What is the population of Europe?

a)

747,180,000

b)

1,200,000,000

c)

500,000,000

d)

900,000,000

87.

What is the most populated city in Europe?

a)

Istanbul, Turkey

b)

London, United Kingdom

c)

Paris, France

d)

Berlin, Germany

88.

What is the highest point in Europe?

a)

Mt. Elbrus

b)

Mont Blanc

c)

Matterhorn

d)

Mt. Etna

89.

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

a)

Copper

b)

Iron ore

c)

Coal

d)

Oil

90.

Refer to the map. Which continent is highlighted in the image?

a)

Europe

b)

Asia

c)

Africa

d)

Australia

91.

Which is the smallest continent?

a)

Australia

b)

Asia

c)

Africa

d)

Europe

92.

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

93.

True or False: There are more sheep than people living in Australia.

a)

True

b)

False

94.

Which continent is covered by a single country?

a)

Australia

b)

Africa

c)

Europe

d)

South America

95.

Which continent in the world does not have an active volcano?

a)

Australia

b)

Asia

c)

Africa

d)

South America

96.

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

a)

17

b)

5

c)

10

d)

25

97.

Which of the following animals are unique to Australia?

a)

Koalas

b)

Kangaroos

c)

Platypi

d)

All of the above

98.

Refer to the map. Which continent is shaded to show Australia?

a)

Australia

b)

Africa

c)

Europe

d)

South America

99.

Which of the following is a fact about one of the continents?

a)

Africa is the only continent that straddles the equator and the prime meridian.

b)

Asia is the smallest continent by area.

c)

Australia is the most populated continent.

d)

Antarctica is covered in dense forests.

100.

Look at the map. Which continent is #1?

a)

North America

b)

South America

c)

Africa

d)

Europe

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