Continents & Oceans — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word on the line.
1. The seven continents are Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.
The seven continents are Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. Learning all seven names is an important geography milestone for first graders.
2. The largest continent in the world is Asia.
Asia is the largest continent in the world. It stretches from the Middle East all the way to Japan and covers a huge portion of Earth's land surface.
3. The smallest continent is Australia.
Australia is the smallest continent. It is unique because it is also a single country, making it the only landmass that is both a continent and a nation.
4. The United States is on the continent of North America.
The United States is located on the continent of North America. Knowing which continent you live on helps students place themselves on a world map.
5. The coldest continent on Earth is Antarctica.
Antarctica is the coldest continent on Earth. It sits at the South Pole and is covered by a thick sheet of ice nearly year-round.
6. Australia is a continent that is also a country.
Australia is both a continent and a country. No other continent in the world is made up of just one country.
7. The continent of Europe is connected to Asia.
Europe is connected to Asia on the same large landmass. Together, Europe and Asia are sometimes called Eurasia.
8. South America is the continent south of North America.
South America is the continent directly south of North America. The two continents are connected by a narrow strip of land called Central America.
9. No people live on Antarctica all year round because it is too cold.
No people live on Antarctica all year round because it is too cold. Scientists visit and stay for short periods, but no permanent population lives there.
Part B: Match the Continent or Ocean
Draw a line from each continent to the correct clue.
1. Match each continent to the correct clue.
Asia
→ The largest continent
Where the USA is located
Africa
→ Home to lions and elephants
The largest continent
Antarctica
→ Covered in ice and snow
Covered in ice and snow
North America
→ Where the USA is located
Home to lions and elephants
Asia → The largest continent on Earth. Africa → Home to lions and elephants, famous for its wildlife. Antarctica → Covered in ice and snow at the South Pole. North America → Where the USA is located, along with Canada and Mexico.