World Continents Map Review

Why is it important to understand the world’s geography?

• To understand the world’s geography helps us understand history.

• It helps us learn new languages.

• It teaches us how to cook.

• It makes us better at sports.

More than how many languages are spoken across Africa?

• 2,500

• 500

• 1,000

• 3,000

If a scientist wanted to study extreme cold environments, why might Antarctica be a good location for their research?

• It is the warmest continent

• It is almost entirely covered by ice and has an average temperature of -30 degrees

• It has many cities and towns

• It is located in the northern hemisphere

Which of the following statements best explains why Asia is significant in terms of population?

• It has the smallest population of all continents.

• It has over half the world’s population.

• It has no permanent residents.

• It is the least densely populated continent.

In which hemispheres is Australia/Oceania located?

• Northern and Western hemispheres

• Southern and Eastern hemispheres

• Northern and Eastern hemispheres

• Southern and Western hemispheres

How many countries are there in Europe?

• 27

• 44

• 50

• 36

Which of the following countries is NOT listed as an example of a European country in the material?

• Germany

• United Kingdom

• Brazil

• Greece

In which hemispheres is North America located?

• Northern and Western

• Southern and Eastern

• Northern and Eastern

• Southern and Western

Which island territories are included in North America?

• Greenland and the West Indies

• Madagascar and the Seychelles

• Japan and the Philippines

• Fiji and Samoa

If you were to explain why North America is considered the fourth most populous continent, which evidence from the text would you use?

• It has 528 million people.

• It is the third largest continent.

• It is found in the Northern and Western hemispheres.

• It includes Greenland and the West Indies.