Continents and Earth's Geography

What is a continent?

• A large body of water

• A big chunk of land

• A type of animal

• A tall mountain

Which continent has deserts like the Sahara and animals like lions and elephants?

• Asia

• Europe

• Africa

• Australia

What is the top half of the Earth called?

• The Southern Hemisphere

• The Eastern Hemisphere

• The Western Hemisphere

• The Northern Hemisphere

What is the special line that goes around the middle of Earth and makes it warm there?

• The Prime Meridian

• The Equator

• The North Pole

• The South Pole