Continents Vocabulary Words
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| Word | Definition | Practice Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms | Part of Speech Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | The largest continent on Earth, situated primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. | I traveled to Asia last summer and visited Japan, South Korea, and China. | Noun | ||
| Antarctica | The southernmost continent on Earth, located at the South Pole. | Antarctica is the coldest and windiest continent on Earth. | Noun | ||
| Africa | Africa is the second largest continent on Earth, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Indian Ocean to the east. | Africa is the second largest continent in terms of both land area and population. | Noun | ||
| Australia | A island country in the southern hemisphere known for its unique wildlife. | I went scuba diving in Australia and saw incredible marine life. | Noun | ||
| Europe | A continent located in the Western hemisphere, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and Asia to the east. | I am planning a trip to Europe and hope to visit France and Germany. | Noun | ||
| North America | North America is a continent located in the northern hemisphere and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and South America to the south. | North America is the third largest continent in the world and home to Mexico. | Noun | ||
| South America | South America is a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, primarily in the southern portions of the Americas. | I plan on traveling to South America next summer to explore Machu Picchu in Peru. | Noun |
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