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Let’s go through each question one by one, using the world map and compass directions.

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1.) The arrow points to the top of the map. On a compass, top = North → N

2.) The arrow points to the right side of the map. Right = East → E

3.) The arrow points to the bottom of the map. Bottom = South → S

4.) The arrow points to the left side of the map. Left = West → W

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5.) What ocean is to the east of Africa?
Looking at the map, to the right (east) of Africa is the Indian Ocean → Indian Ocean

6.) What continent is to the north of South America?
Above South America is North America → North America

7.) What ocean is on the west coast of the United States?
The U.S. is in North America. Its west coast faces the Pacific Ocean → Pacific Ocean

8.) What ocean is on the east coast of the United States?
The east coast of the U.S. faces the Atlantic Ocean → Atlantic Ocean

9.) What continent is south of Europe?
South of Europe is Africa → Africa

10.) What continent is to the west of Asia?
To the left (west) of Asia is Europe → Europe

11.) What ocean surrounds Antarctica?
Antarctica is at the bottom. The ocean around it is the Southern Ocean (sometimes called Antarctic Ocean). In many school maps, they may accept “Southern Ocean” or even just “ocean,” but the correct name is → Southern Ocean

*(Note: Some older maps might say “Pacific, Atlantic, Indian” surround it, but modern geography recognizes the Southern Ocean as the ring around Antarctica.)*

12.) How many continents are there? Oceans?
There are 7 continents: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Australia (or Oceania).
There are 5 oceans: Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, Arctic.
→ 7 continents, 5 oceans

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Final Answer:
1.) N
2.) E
3.) S
4.) W
5.) Indian Ocean
6.) North America
7.) Pacific Ocean
8.) Atlantic Ocean
9.) Africa
10.) Europe
11.) Southern Ocean
12.) 7 continents, 5 oceans