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Spiral pg. 6 Draw a freehand map of the world without using any resources. Make sure these elements are on the map neatly labeled. 7 continents 5 oceans.

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1 Spiral pg. 6 Draw a freehand map of the world without using any resources. Make sure these elements are on the map neatly labeled. 7 continents 5 oceans Prime Meridian Equator Compass Rose

2 How many continents are on the earth?
Africa Antarctica Asia Australia Europe North America South America

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4 The continents are the great landmasses of the earth
The continents are the great landmasses of the earth. Most students in the U.S. are taught that there are seven continents. In Europe, many students are taught about six continents, where North and South America is combined to form a single America. Many geographers and scientists now refer to six continents, where Europe and Asia are combined (since they're one solid landmass)..  

5 How many oceans are on earth?
Atlantic Ocean Pacific Ocean Indian Ocean Artic Ocean Southern Ocean A decision by the International Hydrographic Organization in spring 2000 delimited a fifth world ocean

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7 Oceans cover about 70% of the Earth's surface.
They moderate the Earth's temperature . The always-moving ocean currents distribute this heat energy around the globe. This heats the land and air during winter and cools it during summer.

8 How many countries are on earth?
United Nations There are 191 members of the United Nations. Although this number represents almost all of the countries in the world, there are two countries that are not members of the U.N. Vatican City Taiwan

9 Thus countries is probably the best answer to the question, "How many countries are in the world?"

10 However... Palestine is also headed for independence over the next few years so expect it to be added to the roster as Israel works with the Palestinians to resolve their issues. Recognize that there are dozens of territories and colonies that are sometimes considered "countries" but don't count at all - they're governed by other countries. Places commonly confused as being countries include Puerto Rico, Bermuda, Greenland, and Western Sahara.

11 What is the population of the world?
The current population of the world is approximately 6.3 billion people What is the population of the world?


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