Continents of the World

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Continents of the World

• A trip to the 7 largest land masses on Earth

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Table of Contents

• North America
• South America
• Europe
• Asia
• Africa
• Australia
• Antarctica

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North America

• 5 countries, including the United States
• Large mountain ranges both coasts
• Grand Canyon carved by Colorado River
• Statue of Liberty symbol of freedom
• Mayan and Aztec ruins

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South America

• Comprised of 12 nations
• Andes Mountains, Amazon River and Rainforest.
• Angel Falls is the worlds highest waterfall
• Largest rainforest in the world
• Major industries - cattle and coca farming

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Europe

• Many old buildings in Europe
• Varied temperatures with skiing and beaches
• Many different languages spoken
• Varied cultures, architecture and museums
• Some cities major streets are canals

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Australia

• Smallest continent with only one country
• Surrounded by water
• Most popular beaches in the world
• Uluru - 1 ½ miles long, 1,000 ft high
• Home of kangaroo and platypus

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Asia

• Biggest continent
• More people than all other contents combined
• Highest and lowest land elevations
• Extreme climates - tundra, desert, rain forest
• Great Wall of China

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Africa

• Consists of more than 50 countries
• Sahara Desert in northern Africa
• Serengeti National Park safe home for animals
• People live in large cities and primitive villages

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Antarctica

• The coldest continent
• Covered with ice and snow
• No one lives in Antarctica
• Scientists study water, land and weather

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Relative Sizes
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Your Turn

• Complete the following
• Draw a picture related to the continent you would
  like to visit most.
• Pretend you are a tour guide and you are giving a
  tour of that continent.
• Include what you will tell your group to pack
• Where will you go?
• What would you like to show your group?
• How will you move from place to place?
• Use the link www.encarta.msn.com to help you
  gather more information if needed