Problem: Label the map and answer the questions using geographical knowledge.
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Step 1: Label the Continents (1-4)
We need to identify the continents based on their positions on the world map. Using the compass provided, we can determine their directions relative to each other.
1.
North America: This continent is located in the upper left part of the map, north of South America.
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Answer for 1: North America
2.
Asia: This is the largest continent, located in the upper right part of the map, east of Europe.
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Answer for 2: Asia
3.
Africa: This continent is located south of Europe and west of Asia.
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Answer for 3: Africa
4.
Europe: This continent is located northwest of Asia and north of Africa.
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Answer for 4: Europe
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Step 2: Answer the Questions (5-12)
5.
What ocean is to the east of Africa?
- The ocean to the east of Africa is the
Indian Ocean.
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Answer: Indian Ocean
6.
What continent is to the north of South America?
- The continent to the north of South America is
North America.
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Answer: North America
7.
What ocean is on the west coast of the United States?
- The ocean on the west coast of the United States is the
Pacific Ocean.
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Answer: Pacific Ocean
8.
What ocean is on the east coast of the United States?
- The ocean on the east coast of the United States is the
Atlantic Ocean.
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Answer: Atlantic Ocean
9.
What continent is south of Europe?
- The continent south of Europe is
Africa.
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Answer: Africa
10.
What continent is to the west of Asia?
- The continent to the west of Asia is
Europe.
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Answer: Europe
11.
What ocean surrounds Antarctica?
- The ocean that surrounds Antarctica is the
Southern Ocean.
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Answer: Southern Ocean
12.
How many continents are there? Oceans?
- There are
7 continents: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.
- There are
5 major oceans: Arctic Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, and Southern Ocean.
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Answer: 7 continents, 5 oceans
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Final Answers:
1. North America
2. Asia
3. Africa
4. Europe
5. Indian Ocean
6. North America
7. Pacific Ocean
8. Atlantic Ocean
9. Africa
10. Europe
11. Southern Ocean
12. 7 continents, 5 oceans
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1. North America, 2. Asia, 3. Africa, 4. Europe, 5. Indian Ocean, 6. North America, 7. Pacific Ocean, 8. Atlantic Ocean, 9. Africa, 10. Europe, 11. Southern Ocean, 12. 7 continents, 5 oceans}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of blank continent map worksheet.
