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(Fidcabulary Name Date Continents Use the text to answer each question below. 1. The borders of countries are decided by people. But oceans usually form the borders of continents. What about islands? Islands are often considered part of the continent they are closest to. Greenland, for example, is politically part of Europe. However, it belongs geographically to the continent of North America. Oceania is a name used to describe many islands in the Pacific Ocean. Most of these islands aren’t part of any continent. The islands of Oceania include Fiji, Tonga and Samoa. Australia, a continent and a country, is bordered by the Indian Ocean to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east. Of all the continents, Australia is the smallest. But, as a country, it is the sixth largest in the world. The biggest cities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. Much of this continent is called the “outback.” The outback is a remote and partly desert region in the interior, or away from the coast. Koalas, kangaroos, emus and platypus are some of the unique animals that call Australia home. Which of these is a true statement? A. Australia is a continent that includes three B. Australia is the sixth largest continent. countries. Cc. No country is larger than Australia. D. No continent is smaller than Australia. 2. Asia is the continent with both the biggest landmass and the largest population. Over 4 billion people live in Asia. Because of its size and diversity, people often divide Asia into subregions. These subregions include North Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East, South Asia, East Asia and Southeast Asia. Southeast Asia is east of India and south of China. The countries of Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand are located in Southeast Asia. The Middle East is where the continents of Africa, Europe and Asia meet. The Middle East includes the countries of Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, Lebanon and Syria. Which region most likely includes countries that are part of three continents? A. Southeast Asia B. The Middle East c. East Asia D. South Asia 
