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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.
Antarctica sees half a year of light and half a year of complete darkness.
Write down which months give 24 hours of light, and which are the ones that give pitch darkness the whole day.
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.
There are 12 countries that make up South America.
Name as many of you can! Don't forget about their capitals.
Of the seven continents of the world, Africa is the second largest.
Africa comprises 54 countries and it is the hottest continent.
The equator passes through the middle of Africa and it receives direct sunlight throughout the year.
The world gets 66% of its chocolate, 50% of the gold and 95% of the diamonds from Africa.
What are the major animals found in Africa?
Also, there are a few species that can be found only in Africa.
Name at least 6 of these animals.
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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.
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.
Name as many as you can out of the 48 countries located in Asia.
Write down the capitals too.
