Question.
Name the major continents of the earth.
( Chapter 5: Major Domains of the Earth, Class 6- The Earth: Our Habitat ( GEOGRAPHY), SOCIAL SCIENCE)
Answer.
The large landmass surrounded by the ocean is known as a continent. It is part of the lithosphere.
The following are the major seven continents of the earth in decreasing order of size-
Asia:
Asia is the largest continent, covering a vast area of the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers about one-third of the earth's landmass.
Africa:
Africa is the second-largest continent, situated primarily in the eastern hemisphere.
North America:
North America is the third largest continent and it is located in the northern part of the western hemisphere.
South America:
South America is the fourth largest continent and it is located in the southern part of the western hemisphere.
Antarctica:
Antarctica is the fifth largest continent and it is also the southernmost continent.
It is largely covered by ice and surrounded by the Southern Ocean.
Antarctica continent is larger than Europe and Australia.
Europe:
Europe is the sixth largest continent and it is situated in the northern and eastern hemispheres. The geographical area of Asia and Europe is known as Eurasia.
Australia:
Australia is the smallest continent and it is located in the southern hemisphere.
These continents are the primary landmasses on Earth and are home to diverse cultures, ecosystems, and geographical features.
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