Continents of the World

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The seven continents include North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and Antarctica, each with unique characteristics and biomes. North America is the third largest continent with diverse biomes, while Europe is the second smallest continent known for its forest habitats and absence of deserts.

Insights

  • North America is the third largest continent, located at the top left corner of most world maps, and contains all major biomes.
  • Europe, the second smallest continent situated at the top middle of maps, lacks a desert biome and is primarily characterized by forests as its main habitat.

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Recent questions

  • What are the seven continents?

    North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, Antarctica

  • Where is North America located?

    Top left corner of maps

  • What is the largest country in South America?

    Brazil

  • Which continent lacks a desert biome?

    Europe

  • What is the fourth largest continent?

    South America

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Summary

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Seven continents: diverse biomes and landscapes.

  • The world consists of seven continents: North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and Antarctica.
  • North America, located at the top left corner of most world maps, is the third largest continent and encompasses all major biomes.
  • South America, situated at the bottom left corner of maps, is the fourth largest continent, with Brazil being its largest country and home to the Amazon River.
  • Europe, found at the top middle of maps, is the second smallest continent and lacks a desert biome, with forests being its main habitat.
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