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World Geography
Identify continents, oceans, major landforms, and physical features of Earth.
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World Geography
Identify continents, oceans, major landforms, and physical features of Earth.
Social Studies - Grade 4-5
Instructions: Answer each question in a complete sentence. Use geographic terms: continent, ocean, peninsula, isthmus, plateau, delta.
- 1
Name the seven continents.
Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia (Oceania), Europe, North America, South America - 2
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean - 3
What is a peninsula? Give one example.
A peninsula is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides. Examples: Florida, the Korean Peninsula, or Italy. - 4
The Amazon Rainforest is located on which continent?
South America - 5
What is the difference between a mountain and a plateau?
A mountain is a tall, steep landform that rises sharply; a plateau is a flat, elevated area of land. - 6
Which continent is closest to the North Pole?
No continent sits at the North Pole. The Arctic Ocean covers it. Europe and Asia are the closest continents. - 7
What is an isthmus? Name one example.
An isthmus is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses. Example: the Isthmus of Panama. - 8
Why do many major cities develop near rivers or coastlines?
Rivers and coastlines provide fresh water, food, transportation routes, and trade access, all essential for settlement and growth.
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