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The first division between continents was made by ancient Greek navigators, who named them 'landmass, terra firma'.
Generally classified by convention rather than any strict criteria, nowadays seven regions are regarded as continents from a geopolitical point of view.
Antarctica is not only the coldest place on Earth but also the highest, driest, windiest and emptiest, completely covered with ice.
75% of the world's ice and 70% of the Earth's fresh water is located here.
Summer months of December to February give 24 hours of light, while the winter months of late March to late September are pitch dark the whole day.
There are no permanent inhabitants, except for scientists maintaining research stations in Antarctica.
There is plenty of animal life in Antarctica. It is a continent of extreme conditions but a range of well-adapted animals thrive here at various times of the year.
Name at least 5 of these animals.
The coldest natural temperature ever recorded on Earth was recorded here.
Write it down.
Write down the temperatures of the Frozen Continent during the summer and the winter.
You can find on this continent:
The world's largest snake and the second-longest lives here.
Name this snake as well as other animals that can be found in South America.
The largest forest, which covers 30% of South America's total area, is famous for its biodiversity. It’s crisscrossed by thousands of rivers, including the powerful Amazon.
Name this forest as well as its type.
The world's highest uninterrupted waterfall can be found here.
Write down its name, height and the country in which you can find it.
There are 12 countries that make up South America.
Name as many of you can! Don't forget about their capitals.
North America has five time zones and it is the only continent with every type of climate.
North America was named after the explorer Amerigo Vespucci and is also known as the 'New World'.
The world's largest sugar exporter among the seven continents - Cuba - also called the 'sugar bowl of the world' is located here.
The specialty of some animals is they are found only in a particular region and nowhere else in the world. North America is home to many of such amazing animals.
Name at least 6.
Native Americans have lived along this river and its tributaries for thousands of years. Most were hunter-gatherers, but some formed agricultural societies.
Formed from thick layers of the river's silt deposits, this river's embayment is one of the most fertile regions of the United States; steamboats were widely used in the 19th and early 20th centuries to ship agricultural and industrial goods.
Name this river.
The world's largest freshwater lake by surface area and the third-largest freshwater lake by volume can be found here. It provides a route for the transportation of iron ore, as well as grain and other mined and manufactured materials.
Large cargo vessels called lake freighters, as well as smaller ocean-going freighters, transport these commodities across this lake.
Name this lake.
There are 23 countries that make up North America.
Name as many of you can! Don't forget about their capitals.
Australia is the world's smallest continent and is also known as an 'island continent' as it is surrounded by water on all sides.
It includes 14 countries and it is the least populated continent.
Its name comes from the Latin word 'australis' meaning 'southern' because it lies entirely on the south of the equator.
The largest sandstone monolith can be found here and it is one of Australia's most recognizable natural icons. It is the largest monolith in the world.
Name this rock and write down one of the characteristics it is famous for.
Colabora activamente para que surja el Reino de Dios.
Transforma progresivamente su vida
Dar gracias a Dios por los Dones recibidos.
Comunidad fraterna
Celebra con sus hermanos
Conocimiento del Credo (Simbolo de la fe)
Dar razón de lo que se cree con
Su voluntad
Su inteligencia
Su memoria
Su corazón
The largest coral reef can be found here.
Name this coral reef, add its length and mention what type of coral is it.
La experiencia de la Iglesia
La fe creida, celebrada, vivida y orada
La experiencia salvífica de Jesús
La experiencia religiosa de Israel
Ilumina todo el Acto Catequístico
Contacto con ella para:
Vivir la vida cotidiana
Dejarse interpelar por ella
Reflexionarla
Conocerla
El Catequista:
Requiere formación Bíblica al menos básica
Actitud permanente para Testimoniarla.
Capacidad de comunicarla adecuadamente
Orientad y libera al Catequizando.
Ilumina e interpreta la existencia humana
Esencial para progresar en la vida de fe
Out of 14, how many countries you can name?
How about these countries' capitals?
El Espiritu Santo ya esta realizando su Obra silenciosamente.
Descubrir y Asimilar las Verdades contenidas en la Revelación.
Reflexiones y Juicios
Inquietudes
Esperanzas
Interrogantes
Itereses
Espacio en el que Dios habla
Lugar en el que resuena la Palabra de Dios
Expresada Significativamente
Actitud de Amor, acogida y respeto
Interpretada
Por el estilo de Jesus, por esta presencia
Reflexionada con Profundidad
Relacion de reciprocidad y de dialogo
Asia is the world's largest continent of the seven continents in size, as it covers one-third of the earth's surface.
It includes 50 countries, and it is the most populated continent, 60% of the total population of the Earth lives here.
Asia houses the highest point on earth.
Name this summit and write down how tall it is.
Name as many as you can out of the 48 countries located in Asia.
Write down the capitals too.
Europe is separated from Asia by the Ural mountains and the Caspian Sea.
It is surrounded by water on three sides: Mediterranean Sea in the south, Atlantic Ocean in the west, and the Arctic Ocean in the north.
Three-fourth of the world's potatoes grow in Europe.
Europe is a large region, with several major rivers that connect its many countries. There are five primary rivers in Europe, and one of them flows through 10 countries, more than any other river in the world.
Name these rivers.
Europe is one of the smallest continents, yet it is home to some of the largest mountain ranges.
About 20% of the total landmass of the continent is considered mountainous.
Name the 5 longest mountain ranges in Europe.
The most beautiful cities in the world can be found in Europe. History, architecture, arts, and famous cuisine is representative almost to each country.
Out of 51 countries how many you can name?
And how many capitals?
