Continents
How many continents are there on Earth?
7
What is a very large body of salty water called?
Ocean
A very high, steep piece of land that reaches high up into the sky is called a what?
A mountain
Which direction on a map usually points toward the top of the page: North, South, or West?
North
Which continent is home to the United States, Canada, and Mexico?
North America
What two oceans surround North America?
The Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean
What is an imaginary line that circles right around the middle of the Earth?
The equator
What do you call a long, moving ribbon of fresh water that flows across the land?
A river
A low area of land found between two mountains or hills is called a what?
A valley
What model of the Earth is shaped like a round ball and spins on a stand?
A globe
What is a large body of water that has land all the way around it?
A lake
A dry, hot place that gets very little rain and has lots of sand is called a what?
A desert
What is a flat drawing of a place, like a town or a country, called?
A map
Which continent is also called Oceania?
Australia
What part of a map explains what the symbols and colors mean?
The map key (or legend)