Continents and Oceans
Grade 6 · Social Studies · World Geography · Delaware, USA
Lesson Summary
Earth has seven continents and five oceans that together make up the planet's surface.
Explanation
The seven continents are Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. Asia is the largest and Australia is the smallest. The five oceans are the Pacific (the largest), Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic (the smallest). Together, land makes up about 30% of Earth's surface, while water covers about 70%. Knowing the locations of continents and oceans helps you understand global trade routes, climate patterns, and how human societies developed in different parts of the world.
Practice Questions
Q1: Name all seven continents.
Answer: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.
Q2: Which is the largest ocean?
Answer: The Pacific Ocean, which covers more area than all the land on Earth combined.
Q3: Approximately what percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?
Answer: About 70%.
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Continents and Oceans is a lesson in the World Geography chapter of Grade 6 Social Studies. It is part of the Delaware, USA school curriculum and covers key concepts that students need to understand at this level.
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