Instructions
There are seven continents on Earth! Complete the activities below to test your knowledge about them.
Activity 1: Unscramble the Continents
Unscramble the letters below to spell the names of the seven continents.
- ASAI _________________________
- FARACI _________________________
- UROPEE _________________________
- TANCARITCA _________________________
- TRALIAUSA _________________________
- HUSTO RICAEMA _________________________
- OTHRN MACAERI _________________________
Activity 2: Continent Matching
Draw a line to match each continent with its description.
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Activity 3: Continent Word Search
Find and circle the seven continents in the puzzle below. Words can be found forwards, backwards, up, down, and diagonally.
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| C | R | T | S | A | U | S | T | R | A | L | I | A |
| A | T | S | C | X | O | Y | Z | A | B |
Activity 4: Fill in the Blanks
Use the words from the word bank to complete the sentences.
Asia Australia Africa Antarctica
- The Great Pyramid of Giza is located on the continent of _____________________.
- The coldest place on Earth is _____________________.
- Kangaroos and koalas are animals native to _____________________.
- The most populated continent in the world is _____________________.
Answer Key
Activity 1: Unscramble the Continents
- ASAI - ASIA
- FARACI - AFRICA
- UROPEE - EUROPE
- TANCARITCA - ANTARCTICA
- TRALIAUSA - AUSTRALIA
- HUSTO RICAEMA - SOUTH AMERICA
- OTHRN MACAERI - NORTH AMERICA
Activity 2: Continent Matching
- North America - F. Contains the countries of Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
- Europe - G. Home to famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the Colosseum.
- Asia - D. The largest continent by both area and population.
- Africa - E. Location of the Sahara Desert and the Nile River.
- South America - C. Home to the Amazon Rainforest and the Andes Mountains.
- Antarctica - A. The coldest continent, covered almost entirely in ice.
- Australia - B. The smallest continent, which is also a country.
Activity 3: Continent Word Search
Solution:
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Activity 4: Fill in the Blanks
- The Great Pyramid of Giza is located on the continent of Africa.
- The coldest place on Earth is Antarctica.
- Kangaroos and koalas are animals native to Australia.
- The most populated continent in the world is Asia.