Grade 2 Social Studies Practice Test: Continents and Oceans
- Continents and Oceans
- 10 questions
- 12 minutes
This test covers the continents and oceans of the world. Tip: picture a world map with North America on the left and Asia on the right.
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Question 1
How many continents are on Earth?
Correct answer: C
There are seven continents: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and Antarctica.
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Question 2
The United States is on which continent?
Correct answer: B
The United States is in North America, together with Canada and Mexico. South America is to the south.
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Question 3
Which is the largest ocean on Earth?
Correct answer: B
The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean. The Atlantic is the second largest.
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Question 4
Which continent is near the South Pole and is covered with thick ice?
Correct answer: D
Antarctica is the coldest continent and is almost all ice. Africa and Australia have many hot places.
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Question 5
Which is the largest continent?
Correct answer: A
Asia is the biggest continent in size and has the most people. Africa is second, and Australia is the smallest.
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Question 6
A ship sails east from the East Coast of the United States to Europe. Which ocean does it cross?
Correct answer: C
The Atlantic Ocean lies between North America and Europe. The Pacific Ocean is on the other side, to the west.
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Question 7
Which ocean touches the coast of California?
Correct answer: D
California is on the West Coast, along the Pacific Ocean. The Atlantic Ocean is on the East Coast.
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Question 8
Kangaroos live in the wild on which continent?
Correct answer: A
Kangaroos come from Australia. Africa is home to animals such as lions and zebras.
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Question 9
Kenya and Nigeria are countries on which continent?
Correct answer: C
Kenya and Nigeria are in Africa. Africa has more than 50 countries.
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Question 10
Look at a globe. Is most of Earth covered by land or by water?
Correct answer: B
About three out of every four parts of Earth's surface are covered by water, mostly by oceans. That is why a globe looks mostly blue.
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