Continents and their Unique Animals

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Where is the world's largest continent located?

  • b) North America
  • a) Asia (correct)
  • d) Europe
  • c) Africa

Which continent is known for kangaroos and koalas?

  • b) Antarctica
  • a) Africa
  • c) Australia (correct)
  • d) South America

Where can you find penguins living in the wild?

  • d) North America
  • c) Antarctica (correct)
  • a) Asia
  • b) Europe

What's the name of the big, icy continent at the bottom of the Earth?

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Which continent is famous for the pyramids in Egypt?

<p>d) Africa (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Continents are defined by strict criteria and not by convention.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

There are always seven continents recognized by English-speaking countries.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Antarctica is the largest continent in terms of land area.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Some variations merge North America and South America into a single continent called America.

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Australia is the smallest continent in terms of land area.

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Flashcards

What continent is Asia?

The world's largest continent by land area.

What continent is known for kangaroos?

This continent is known for its unique wildlife, including kangaroos and koalas.

Where do penguins live in the wild?

A continent at the bottom of the Earth, known for penguins and icy landscapes.

Continent of the Egyptian pyramids?

Continent famous for housing the Egyptian pyramids and the Sahara Desert.

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Australia's size?

The smallest continent by land area.

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Continents defined by convention?

True or False: Continents are not defined by strict criteria.

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Are there always seven continents?

The statement about the amount of continents is false.

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Study Notes

Continent Facts

  • The world's largest continent is not defined by location, but rather by land area or other geographical features.
  • Australia is home to kangaroos and koalas, and is also the smallest continent in terms of land area.
  • Penguins can be found living in the wild in Antarctica, the icy continent at the bottom of the Earth.
  • The pyramids in Egypt are located in the continent of Africa.
  • There is no universally agreed-upon definition of a continent, with variations in criteria and grouping of lands.
  • While some variations recognize 7 continents, others may merge North America and South America into a single continent called America.

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