Continents and Oceans

1

100

 I am the southernmost continent on Earth. Not many people live here. I am the coldest place on Earth.

Antarctica

200

What is a continent?

The Earth’s largest land masses.

300

I am he northernmost body of salt water. My waters are very cold. (Can refer to map)

Arctic Ocean

2

100

I point upwards on a compass rose. What direction am I?

North

200

What are Oceans?

Large areas of salt water that cover the surface of the Earth.

300

I am the largest continent. There are hundreds of islands in the oceans here. My neighbor to the west is Europe. (can refer to map)

Asia

3

100

I point towards the left on a compass rose. What direction am I?

West

200

What is Geography?

The study of Earth’s land and the people that live on it.

**geo = earth and  graph = a descriptive study or science

300

I am a body of salt water south of the continent of Asia and east of Africa. The island of Madagascar can be found in my ocean. (can refer to map)

Indian Ocean

4

100

I point downwards on a compass rose. What direction am I?

South

200

What are the 4 cardinal directions?

North, South, East, West

300

I am surrounded by the three different oceans. The largest continent is to my east. I am located south of North America. (can refer to map)

South America

5

100

I point towards the right on a compass rose. What direction am I?

East

200

Name 2 continents.

Any of the 7 continents is correct.

300

I'm a body of salt water that borders the west coast of North America. Who am I?

Pacific Ocean