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Geography of the Continents Map recognition and Geographical facts. Introduct ion Lesson Quiz * Map by: Wikimedia Commons

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Geography of the Continents Map recognition and Geographical facts. . Introduction. Lesson. Quiz. * Map by: Wikimedia Commons. INTRODUCTION. Level: Grade 4 Subject: Geography Objective: To introduce students to the seven continents of the world. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Geography of the Continents

ASIAAsia is the largest continent.It covers 1/3 of the worlds total land areaIncludes 44 countries Fun Fact: Asia has the worlds tallest mountain, Mt. Everest in China.

5ANTARTICAAntarctica is ice bound throughout the entire year.This continent is a true desert due to the extreme climate. Making is the coldest, windiest, and driest continent. Animals like seals and penguins live in this area. Fun Fact: The average temperate is -58 degrees

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QUIZ IS COMPLETE CONGRADULATIONS!

HOME24QUESTION #4Which continent is in this picture?

A. AsiaB. North AmericaC. AfricaD. South America23NORTH AMERICANorth America is the third largest continent. YOU LIVE HERE! It contains all Caribbean and Central America countries, Canada, Mexico, Greenland and the USA.Fun Fact: The worlds greatest deposits of Petroleum and Natural Gas are found in Mexico.

9Citations http://www.wisedude.com/misc/continents.htmhttp://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/as.htmMicrosoft word Clip Art and Microsoft Sound.26