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Can someone please tell me what the seven continents of the world are?
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#26098. Asked by The bullshot artist.
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Gnomon
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Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Australia and Antarctica
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sequoianoir
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Six or Seven Continents?
According to tradition most people speak of seven continents on the planet. However, geologically there are six large distinct land masses on the earth so many geographers and scientists refer to six. Those who consider there to be seven continents refer to a separate Europe and Asia (divided at the Ural Mountains in western Russia) while those who prefer six continents refer to the joined land mass (and single tectonic plate) as Eurasia. So, here are the lists - use the one you prefer.
Six Continents:
Africa Antarctica Australia Eurasia North America South America
Seven Continents:
Africa Antarctica Australia Asia Europe North America South America
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student
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Some people also think of North America and South America as a single America. That's how I was taught.
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Bennett
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Thank you Student, that's how I was taught as well, however this link provides useful information that says they are different. I guess it's how it's perceived by different people. http://www.worldatlas.com/geoquiz/thelist.htm
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