Continents & Oceans — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. How many continents are there on Earth?
A) Five
B) Six
C) Seven
D) Eight
There are seven continents on Earth. You can count them: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia.
2. Which is the biggest ocean?
A) Atlantic
B) Indian
C) Arctic
D) Pacific
The Pacific Ocean is the biggest ocean. It covers almost half of the Earth.
3. Which continent is the coldest?
A) Africa
B) Antarctica
C) Asia
D) Europe
Antarctica is the coldest continent because it is at the South Pole and covered in ice.
4. What do we use to see all the land and water on Earth?
A) A book
B) A globe
C) A clock
D) A phone
A globe is a round model of Earth. It shows all the land and water so you can see where everything is.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. South America and North America are two different continents.
South America and North America are two different continents. They are neighbors connected by a thin strip of land.
2. The Arctic Ocean is near the North Pole.
The Arctic Ocean is near the North Pole, which is why it is very cold and partly frozen.
3. Australia is the smallest continent.
Australia is the smallest continent. Even though it is the smallest, it is still very big.
4. A map uses colors to show land and water.
A map uses different colors to show land and water. Blue is for water and other colors show land.
5. The Indian Ocean is between Africa and Australia.
The Indian Ocean is between Africa and Australia. You can see it on a map right between these two continents.