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The Seven Continents

The Seven Continents. How they are different. Land and Water. The Earth is mostly water ¾ of the Earth is covered in water The big bodies of water on Earth are called oceans The big pieces of land on Earth are called continents. Seven Continents. North America South America Africa Asia

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The Seven Continents

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  1. The Seven Continents How they are different

  2. Land and Water • The Earth is mostly water • ¾ of the Earth is covered in water • The big bodies of water on Earth are called oceans • The big pieces of land on Earth are called continents

  3. Seven Continents • North America • South America • Africa • Asia • Australia • Antarctica • Europe

  4. North America • This is the continent we live on • North America is cold in the north and warm in the south • Buffalo are native to North America • People in North America came here from many other continents • The USA, Mexico, and Canada are the three biggest countries in North America

  5. South America • South America is a warm continent • People there speak mostly Spanish & Portuguese • The biggest country is Brazil, where people love to play soccer • The Amazon rainforest is in South America

  6. Europe • There are 47 countries in Europe • People in Europe speak over 50 languages! • The weather in Europe is similar to North America – cold in the north and warm in the south

  7. Asia • Asia is the biggest continent, having the most people • China is the most populated country & Russia is the largest country in Asia • Giant Pandas are native to China and eat bamboo • A cool place to visit in Asia is the Great Wall of China – it is the largest structure ever built by man

  8. Africa • Africa is a very hot continent because the equator runs through the middle of it • Many historical landmarks can be found in Africa, such as the Great Pyramids in Egypt

  9. Australia • Australia is an island continent • Native people in Australia are called Aborigines • Other people in Australia are related to criminals sent from Europe long ago • Kangaroos, koalas, and platypuses live in Australia • The Great Barrier Reef and the Sydney Opera House are famous things to see here • The weather in Australia is the opposite of our weather

  10. Antarctica • Antarctica is the coldest continent • No people live in Antarctica, but some scientists visit to study the weather or animals there • Many kinds of penguins live in Antarctica

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