Vocabulary Terms
North America
South America
Europe
Asia
Africa
Australia
Antarctica
100
A _____________ is a huge, massive piece of land on Earth. Think of it like a giant neighborhood or a very big, solid block of land surrounded by oceans.
A ______________ is a specific, smaller area inside a continent. It is a place with its own government, laws, and, usually, a flag.
Continent/Country
Country/Continent
Continent/Country
100
True or False: North America is the largest continent in the world.
False. It is the third largest.
100
What is the most popular sport in South America?
Soccer
100
In which city is the Eiffel Tower located?
Paris, France
100
Asia is the __________ continent and the _________ populated.
1) smallest, least
2) largest, most
2) largest/most
Over 60% of the world's population lives in Asia--over 4 billion people!
100
True or false: The hippo is the most dangerous animal in Africa.
True--they're responsible for the deaths of over 500 people each year!
100
Most Australians live:
1) in the outback
2) on the coast
3) throughout the country
On the coast.
Over 90% of Australians call the coastal cities home.
100
How many permanent human residents live in Antarctica?
Zero
200
Label the directions on a compass. 
200
There are many large cities in North America. Which one is the biggest?
1) New York City, New York
2) Mexico City, Mexico
3) Toronto, Canada
Mexico City, Mexico
200
What is one unusual animal we learned about that lives in the Amazon River?
Pink Dolphins
200
Pompeii is an ancient city in Italy that was left undiscovered for 1700 years because it was buried by a what?
1) Earthquake
2) Volcanic Eruption
3) A military battle
Volcanic Eruption
200
This is the tallest mountain in Asia, and in the world!
1) Mount McKinley
2) Mount Everest
3) Kangchenjunga
2) Mount Everest
200
This is the largest desert in the world.
1) Nairobi
2) Mojave
3) Sahara
Sahara
200
What is an Australian natural landmark that you can see from space?
1) The Great Wall
2) Mount Everest
3) The Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef
200
What are the two seasons that Antarctica experiences?
Summer and Winter
300
The Earth is divided into four _________________.
1) Quarters
2) Parts
3) Hemispheres
4) Continents
Hemispheres
300
How many countries are part of North America?
1) 3
2) 23
3) 50
23
300
South America is made up of 12 countries, but one is the largest and takes up almost half the space of the continent. Which country is it?
1) Brazil
2) Peru
3) Bolivia
Brazil
300
The world's smallest city is located in Italy. What is it called?
1) Rome
2) Vatican City
3) Cinque Terre
Vatican City
300
Who helps climbers reach the top of Mount Everest?
1) Guides
2) Sherpas
3) Helpers
2) sherpas
300
Where are the pyramids located?
1) Egypt
2) South Africa
3) Nigeria
1) Egypt
300
Many animals in Australia only exist there because of the continent being an island and somewhat isolated.
Name one animal that is native to (comes from) Australia.
Kangaroo, Koala, Wombat, Platypus, Spiky Echina, Tasmanian Devils
300
There are over a hundred of these in Antarctica, and most of them can't be seen. They have to be detected by special satellites.
Volcanoes
400
What is the line called that goes around the middle of the Earth? It divides the northern half from the southern half, and the closer you get to it the warmer the temperature.
Equator
400
The three primary languages spoken in North America are French, Spanish, and _________.
English
400
Several foods originated in South America. Can you name one of them?
Peanuts, Potatoes, Chocolate, and Pineapple
400
Europe is a very small continent, but has the world's largest population.
True or false?
False! It's the second smallest continent, but has the 3rd largest population--which is a lot of people in a small area!
400
What animal is Asia (specifically China) widely known for?
Pandas
400
Africa is referred to as "the cradle of humankind." Why?
1) They make more cradles/cribs than any other continent
2) This is where the human race began
3) There are more babies born in Africa than anywhere else in the world.
2) This is where the human race began
400
What is a marsupial?
An animal who's young continue to develop in a pouch.
400
There are people IN Antarctica, just not any permanent residents. What do many of the people who are there doing?
Science experiments, research
500
Can you name all seven continents?
Here is a hint: Eat An Apple As A Nighttime Snack
Europe
Asia
Africa
Australia
Antarctica
North America
South America
500
Name three countries in North America. 
Canada, United States, Mexico, etc.
500
Why is the Amazon Rain Forest also called "the lungs of the planet"?
Because it produces so much oxygen (20%!)
500
Europe has 44-50 countries. It's listed as a range because some of the countries are transcontinental. What does this mean?
Transcontinental means they're part of two different continents--like Europe and Asia.
500
The main food in a Panda's diet is:
Bamboo
500
Africa is home to many “ests” in the world. The Nile River is the ___________; Mount Kilaminjaro is the tallest freestanding mountain; the Sahara Desert is the hottest desert
Longest
500
There are multiple sports in Australia that are very popular and different from sports we have here. Can you name one?
AFL, Rugby, Cricket
500
Name three animals that call Antarctica home!
Penguins, Seals, Whales, Wandering Albatross
