Continents & Oceans — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. How many continents does Earth have?
A) 5
B) 6
C) 7
D) 8
The correct answer is C) 7.
2. Which is the LARGEST continent?
A) Africa
B) North America
C) Europe
D) Asia
The correct answer is D) Asia.
3. Which ocean is the LARGEST?
A) Atlantic
B) Indian
C) Pacific
D) Arctic
The correct answer is C) Pacific.
4. Which continent is ENTIRELY covered in ice?
A) Australia
B) Europe
C) Africa
D) Antarctica
The correct answer is D) Antarctica.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word to complete each sentence.
1. The seven continents include Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Australia, and Antarctica.
The correct answer is 'Antarctica'. The seven continents include Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Australia, and Antarctica.
2. The five oceans are Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, and Southern.
The correct answer is 'Southern'. The five oceans are Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, and Southern.
3. The ocean between Europe and North America is the Atlantic Ocean.
The correct answer is 'Atlantic'. The ocean between Europe and North America is the Atlantic Ocean.
4. The continent with no permanent human residents is Antarctica.
The correct answer is 'Antarctica'. The continent with no permanent human residents is Antarctica.
5. Asia and Europe share a connected landmass called Eurasia.
The correct answer is 'Eurasia'. Asia and Europe share a connected landmass called Eurasia.