[ SRTB ] 017. Oceans and Continents.

There are seven continents on Earth. Asia is the biggest of all of them. Europe has many countries located in it. Africa has both deserts and jungles in it. Asia, Europe, and Africa are often called "the Old World." Australia is the largest island on Earth. People call North and South America "the New World/"

There are five oceans on Earth. The Pacific Ocean is the biggest. The Atlantic Ocean lies between the Old World and the New World. The Indian Ocean is the only named for a country. The Arctic and Antarctic oceans are both very cold. 

 

1. What is the New World?

- North and South America. 

 

2. What is NOT true?

a. Asia is part of the Old World. ( T )

b. The Earth has seven oceans on it. ( F )

c. The pacific Ocean is bigger than the Arctic Ocean. ( T )

 

3. a. located : situated in a certain place. 

    b. named for : given a certain name in honor of someone or something special. 

    c. continent : a large landmass, such as Asia or Africa.