Know Your Globe - Continents & Oceans

What is the primary purpose of a globe?

• A flat map of the world

• A model of the Earth in the shape of a ball

• A tool for measuring distances between cities

• A device for predicting weather patterns

How many continents are there on Earth?

• Five (5)

• Six (6)

• Seven (7)

• Eight (8)

True or False: Asia is the largest continent.

• True

• False

What do we call the smaller chunks of land that make up a continent?

• Countries

• States

• Regions

• Planets

The continents of Australia and Antarctica do not have countries. However, the other 5 continents do have countries. Approximately how many countries are there in all?

• 100

• 200

• 300

• 400

Approximately what percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water?

• Less than 25%

• About 50%

• More than 70%

• Exactly 100%

What type of water fills the oceans?

• Fresh water

• Salt water

What is the largest ocean?

• Arctic Ocean

• Southern Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Caribbean Sea

Why does the Arctic Ocean look different from the other oceans?

• It is much larger than any other ocean.

• It is much deeper than other oceans.

• It is covered in ice.

• It is home to a coral reef.

Which of the following is NOT one of the five main oceans mentioned?

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Mediterranean Ocean

• Indian Ocean