Continents and Oceans

Which of the following is the largest ocean on Earth?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

True or False: Africa is one of the seven continents.

• True

• False

Which line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Tropic of Cancer

• International Date Line

Which of the following is NOT a continent?

• Europe

• Australia

• Greenland

• South America

If you are looking at a globe and see a large body of water between Africa and Australia, which ocean are you most likely looking at?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Southern Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

You are given a map with the Equator marked. Which continent does the Equator pass through?

• Europe

• North America

• South America

• Antarctica

If you are using a digital map to find the five oceans, which of the following would you NOT select?

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea

• Southern Ocean

Which of the following best explains why the Equator is important when looking at maps and globes?

• It shows where the largest cities are located.

• It divides the Earth into two equal halves.

• It marks the location of the tallest mountains.

• It is the longest river in the world.

Imagine you are planning a trip and want to visit three different continents. Using a globe, how would you decide which continents to choose to see the most variety in climate and culture? Explain your reasoning.

• Choose continents that are close together.

• Choose continents that are far apart and in different hemispheres.

• Choose continents that are all in the Northern Hemisphere.

• Choose continents that are all surrounded by the same ocean.

You are given a satellite image showing large landmasses and bodies of water. Describe a strategy you would use to identify the continents and oceans on the image.

• Look for the names written on the image.

• Use the shapes and positions of the landmasses and compare them to a map or globe.

• Guess based on the colors you see.

• Only look for the Equator.