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Continents Of The World
Africa is the second largest continent on Earth.

Continents Of The World

Our world is split into big pieces of land called continents. Learn where they are and what makes each one special in this fun quiz.

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Fascinating Fact:

South America has the Amazon Rainforest and animals like jaguars.

In KS1 Geography, children learn that Earth has several continents, such as Europe, Africa and South America. Each continent has its own climates, landscapes, peoples and amazing animals.

Key Terms

  • Continent: A very large area of land, such as Africa or Europe.
  • Ocean: A huge body of salty water that surrounds the continents.
  • Equator: An imaginary line around the middle of Earth, halfway between the North and South Poles.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is a continent in KS1 geography?

In KS1 geography, a continent is a very large area of land on Earth. Continents are bigger than countries and include many different countries and landscapes.

How many continents are there in the world?

Many schools teach that there are seven continents: Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Australia (or Oceania) and Antarctica at the frozen South Pole.

Which continent is the United Kingdom in?

The United Kingdom is in the continent of Europe. It is an island country off the north-west coast of mainland Europe, surrounded by seas and the Atlantic Ocean.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .
What do we call areas of the Earth that are bigger than just countries?
Regions
Counties
Islands
Continents
Asia is the biggest continent
2 .
Which continent has the same name as a country?
Asia
Europe
Africa
Australia
Australia (the country) is in Australia (the continent)
3 .
This continent is very cold. No one lives there all the time. What is it called?
Antarctica
Asia
Europe
Africa
Antarctica is the continent around the South Pole
4 .
Which continent lies due south of North America?
Africa
Asia
South America
Australia
North America and South America are linked by Central America
5 .
How many continents are there?
3
4
7
11
Can you name all 7 continents?
6 .
Which is the biggest continent?
Africa
Asia
Europe
Australia
Africa is the second biggest continent
7 .
Which continent includes the Sahara Desert, the River Nile and the country of Kenya?
Asia
Africa
Europe
North America
Africa lies to the south of Europe
8 .
Sam lives in Great Britain. Which continent is Great Britain part of?
Asia
North America
South America
Europe
Which continent lies due east of Europe? - Asia
9 .
Which continent lies due west across the Atlantic Ocean from Britain?
North America
South America
Africa
Australia
North America includes two big countries - the USA and Canada
10 .
Which continent includes the United Kingdom, France and Germany?
Asia
Africa
Europe
Antarctica
Great Britain and Ireland are part of the continent of Europe
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Explore the world

Author:  David Bland (Former Physics Teacher, KS1 Science & Geography Quiz Writer)
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