History/Continents

What is the largest continent in both size and population.

Asia

What place contains the world’s highest point? What is the highest point?

Asia and Mount Everest in the Himalayas

What place contains the lowest point? And what is the lowest point?

Asia, and the shores of the Dead Sea

What continent includes enormous deserts? And what are the deserts names?

Asia and the Gobi and Arabian Desert

What are some of the big rivers in Asia?

Yangtze, Mekong, and Ganges

Major countries in Asia include…

China, India, Russia (partly in Europe but largely in Asia), and Japan.

What religions began in … and are vital to human history?

Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity began in Asia,

… is the second-largest continent in both size and population.

Africa

On a world map, where does the African region lie?

It lies south of Europe and east of South America, with the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Indian Ocean to the east, and the Southern Ocean to the south.

What contains the world’s longest river and what is that river?

The Nile which runs through eleven countries before reaching the Mediterranean.

… is also home to the world’s largest hot desert the …

Africa and the Sahara

What place has impressive mountain ranges such as …

Africa and the Atlas Mountains in the north and Mount Kilimanjaro in the east.

What Valley in …has the most significant geological features in the world.

The Great Rift Valley in East Africa.

What are the major countries in Africa?

Major countries include Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa, and Ethiopia.

…is often called the … because …

Africa and “cradle of humanity” and fossil evidence suggests that early humans first evolved there.

… is the third-largest continent.

North America

What borders North America and where is it?

The Arctic Ocean is to the north, the Atlantic Ocean is to the east, the Pacific Ocean is to the west, and South America is to the south.

What mountains are in North America and where are they?

The Rocky Mountains stretch through Canada and the United States, while the Appalachian Mountains are older and lower but still significant.

What are major rivers in North America?

Major rivers include the Mississippi, Missouri, and St. Lawrence.

What are major countries in North America?

United States, Canada, and Mexico.

…is the fourth-largest continent.

South America

What is South America bordered by?

It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, North America and the Caribbean Sea to the north, and the Southern Ocean to the south.

What is the name of the mountain in South America?

The Andes Mountains, the longest continental mountain range in the world, stretch along its western edge.

What is the name of South America’s basin?

The Amazon Basin dominates the interior, containing the largest rainforest and river system on Earth.

What are some major countries in South America?

Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Peru.

…is the fifth-largest continent,

Antarctica

Why is Antarctica unique?

It is unique because it has no permanent population.

What is Antarctica bordered by?

It is bordered by the Southern Ocean and is the most isolated continent.

What mountains does Antarctica have?

Antarctica has the Transantarctic Mountains, which divide the continent, and vast ice shelves that extend into the ocean.

Why is Antarctica unlike other countries?

Unlike other continents, it has no countries or major rivers, though glaciers constantly move ice toward the sea.

Culturally and historically, … is significant for ….

Culturally and historically, Antarctica is significant for scientific research.

About … countries cooperate under the …, which protects the continent for peaceful … .

About 70 countries cooperate under the Antarctic Treaty, which protects the continent for peaceful purposes and prohibits mining.

… is the sixth-largest continent,

Europe

What is Europe bordered by?

It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Asia to the east, the Arctic Ocean to the north, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south

What mountain ranges does Europe have?

It includes mountain ranges such as the Alps, the Carpathians, and the Pyrenees,

What major rivers are in Europe?

Danube, Rhine, and Volga.

What civilizations in Europe shaped Western culture?

Ancient civilizations such as Greece and Rome shaped Western culture.

What are some major countries in Europe?

Germany, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom.

What all began in Europe?

the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and the Industrial Revolution

… is the smallest continent,

Australia

What is Australia bordered by?

It is bordered by the Indian Ocean to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east, and surrounded by smaller islands that make up the Oceania region.

What are some of Australia’s geography?

Australia’s geography includes the vast Outback, the Great Dividing Range of mountains, and coastal lowlands where most people live.

What is Australia home to?

It is home to the world’s largest coral reef, the Great Barrier Reef.

How is Australia shaped, culturally?

Culturally, Australia is shaped by both Indigenous peoples, who have lived there for tens of thousands of years, and European colonization by the British.

On the world map, the … stretches from … and … in the west to North and … in the east. It reaches from the Arctic in the … to the … in the south.

On the world map, the Pacific stretches from Asia and Australia in the west to North and South America in the east. It reaches from the Arctic in the north to the Southern Ocean in the south.

… is the largest and deepest ocean in the world.

The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean in the world.

The Pacific’s features are what? And what trench does it contain?

The Pacific’s physical features are immense. It contains the Mariana Trench, the deepest place on Earth.

The Pacific includes the … and what zone is it?

It also includes the “Ring of Fire,” a zone of frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity that borders much of the ocean.

… is the second-largest ocean.

The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest ocean.

On the map the Atlantic Ocean lies where?

On the map, it lies between the Americas to the west and Europe and Africa to the east. It stretches from the Arctic Ocean in the north to the Southern Ocean in the south.

In the Atlantic Ocean what ridge is there?

The Mid-Atlantic Ridge, an underwater mountain range, runs down its center and is one of the most important geological features on Earth.

… is the third-largest ocean,

The Indian Ocean is the third-largest ocean,

On the world map, the Indian Ocean lies where?

On the world map, it lies between Africa, Asia, and Australia, and it borders the Southern Ocean to the south.

The Indian Ocean includes what major seas?

The Indian Ocean includes major seas such as the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Andaman Sea.

… is the fourth-largest ocean.

The Southern Ocean is the fourth-largest ocean.

On the map, the Southern Ocean surrounds …

On the map, it completely surrounds Antarctica and connects with the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans.

The Southern Ocean is dominated by what?

The Southern Ocean is dominated by the Antarctic Circumpolar Current, the strongest ocean current in the world. This current moves water around Antarctica and connects the other three major oceans.

…is the smallest and shallowest ocean in the world.

The Arctic Ocean is the smallest and shallowest ocean in the world.

On the map, the Arctic Ocean is located where?

On the map, it is located at the northernmost part of Earth, surrounding the North Pole. It is bordered by North America, Europe, and Asia.

The Arctic Ocean is mostly covered by …

The Arctic Ocean is mostly covered by sea ice, especially in winter, though the ice melts and thins during summer.