Continents and Oceans — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The seventh continent, located south of North America, is South America.
South America is connected to North America by the narrow strip of land called Central America.
2. The continent with the most people is Asia.
Asia is the largest continent and is home to more people than any other continent.
3. Africa is known for having many wild animals.
Africa is home to many wild animals including lions, elephants, giraffes, and zebras.
4. Australia is both a continent and a country.
The United States is a country located on the continent of North America.
5. Europe and Asia are connected by land.
A continent is a large area of land that is home to many countries, people, and animals.
6. The equator is an imaginary line around the middle of Earth.
The equator is an imaginary line that goes around the middle of the Earth, dividing it into two halves.
7. Oceans are large bodies of salt water.
Oceans are large bodies of salt water that cover most of the Earth's surface.
8. The Atlantic Ocean is between North America and Europe.
Europe is the second smallest continent but is home to many countries and millions of people.
9. Penguins live on the continent of Antarctica.
Antarctica is covered in ice and is too cold for people to live there permanently.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
Africa
→ Home to lions and elephants
Smallest continent on Earth
Antarctica
→ Coldest continent covered in ice
Largest continent with most people
Asia
→ Largest continent with most people
Coldest continent covered in ice
Australia
→ Smallest continent on Earth
Home to lions and elephants
Africa → Home to lions and elephants because Africa has vast savannas with wildlife. Antarctica → Coldest continent covered in ice because it is at the South Pole. Asia → Largest continent with most people because it is the biggest in area and population. Australia → Smallest continent on Earth because it is the smallest of the seven continents.