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Discover the World: Introduction to Geography

Learn about continents, oceans, and geography concepts. Study physical regions, climates, and diverse populations across the globe. Test your knowledge with engaging questions. Prepare for the Continents and Oceans test with this informative resource.

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Discover the World: Introduction to Geography

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  1. Bell Work • Name the Continents and Oceans!

  2. Introduction to Geography

  3. Geography- The study of the Earth’s surface (climate/weather, land, and water) • Study of people and their environment • Climates- Weather of a region over a long period of time • Physical Regions- Natural environment with features • Coastlines • Mountains • Rivers Background Information

  4. WorldRegions • Africa • Asia • Australia and Oceania • Europe • North America • South America

  5. Africa • 20% of Earth’s land • 12.5% of world population • Sahara Desert (largest desert)=North Africa • Lies on the equator

  6. Asia • Largest continent • 30% of Earth’s land • 60% of population • Arctic to Equator • Himalaya Mts.

  7. Bell Work • Answer these questions • Which continent do we live on? • What is the largest continent? • Where is the Sahara desert located?

  8. Australia and Oceania • Southeast Asia • Smallest land mass • Oceania is made up of thousands of islands • Population-34 million

  9. Europe • 7% of Earth’s land mass • Population-807 Million • Eurasia • Same land mass between Europe and Asia • Ural Mts. divide Europe and Asia

  10. North America • 17% of Earth’s land • 13% of Earth’s population • 512 million

  11. South America • 12% of Earth’s land • 5% of the world’s population • 2nd largest River-Amazon

  12. Study for the Continents and Oceans test Homework

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