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The Continents

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  • A(n) ________ is an extensive, level, usually treeless stretch of land.
    island
    plain
    mountain
    hill
  • A(n) ________ is a list of symbols on a map.
    math problem
    legend, or key
    lake
    alphabet
  • A raised, relatively level (flat) stretch of land is a(n) _______________
    island
    mountain
    plateau
    hill
  • Which continent is the largest?
    Asia
  • A(n) _______ is used to show the relative distance on a map.
    island
    symbol
    scale
    cardinal
  • What continent lies between the South Pacific and South Atlantic oceans?
    South America
  • Through which continent does the prime meridian run?
    Europe
  • Which continent is basically centered around the South Pole?
    Antarctica
  • A written sign or mark used to represent something is a(n) ________.
    symbol
    name
    pencil
    plateau
  • Land surrounded by water is a(n) _____________.
    map
    place
    island
    globe
  • Which continent is south of Europe and between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans?
    Africa
  • Which continent is separated from Europe by the Ural Mountains?
    Asia
  • The northern _________ of the United States is Canada.
    island
    boundary
    lake
    symbol
  • A(n) _________ is a large inland body of fresh or salt water.
    ocean
    pond
    lake
    river
  • Which continent is bordered on the west by the North Pacific Ocean?
    North America
  • Which is the smallest continent?
    Australia
  • The representation of the earth on a flat surface is a(n)__________
    board
    globe
    map
    paper
  • The _______ is the body of salt water that covers about 72% of the earth.
    droplet
    ocean
    puddle
    river
  • The representation of the earth in the shape of a sphere is a(n)___________
    ball
    globe
    ocean
    circle
  • Which continent extends west from the Dardanelles, the Black Sea, and the Ural Mountains?
    Australia
  • Which North American country borders the United States to the south?
    Mexico
  • Which continents are islands?
    Australia and Antarctica
  • Which continents cross the equator?
    Africa, South America, and Asia