Continents and Regions

What is the most common method people use to separate continents?

By oceans

How many continents are commonly recognized on Earth?

Seven

What is the primary reason continents are not a scientific way of separating the Earth's landmasses?

They are based on historical convention

Which continent is located on the other side of the Pacific Ocean to America?

Asia Signup and view all the answers

What is the Earth divided into, apart from continents?

Regions and countries Signup and view all the answers

What is the Earth's largest landmass?

Asia Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common method used when trying to find a place on the world map?

Identifying the continent or region Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step when trying to locate a place on the world map?

Find the continent or region it's inside Signup and view all the answers

How many countries are there in the continent of North America?

23 countries Signup and view all the answers

What is a country?

A nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step after finding the continent of a location?

Find the country it's in Signup and view all the answers

What is a state or county within a country?

A political or administrative region within a country Signup and view all the answers

Which state is San Francisco in?

California Signup and view all the answers

What should you do after finding the state of a location?

Locate the city within the state Signup and view all the answers

What can help locate places more quickly, according to the text?

Physical features Signup and view all the answers

Continents and Regions

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