Eurasia: The Largest Continent on Earth
Eurasia: The Largest Continent
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Eurasia: The Largest Continent
What do you already know about Eurasia?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will be able to describe Eurasia, its location, its significance, and why it is the world's largest continent.
Where is Eurasia Located?
Eurasia is the combined area of Europe and Asia. It stretches from the Atlantic Ocean in the West to the Pacific Ocean in the East.
Mountains of Eurasia
The Himalayas in Eurasia host the Earth's highest peaks, including Mount Everest.
Major Rivers in Eurasia
Famous rivers like the Volga, Yangtze, and Ganges flow through Eurasia, supporting millions of people.
Deserts and Climate
Eurasia covers a wide range of climates from icy tundra in the north to deserts like the Gobi in the south.
Facts About Eurasia
Eurasia covers about 55 million square kilometres. It is by far the largest continent on Earth.
More than 5 billion people live in Eurasia, which is over 70% of the world's population.
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Population
Summary and Reflection
In this lesson, you learned about Eurasia’s geography, natural features, and its importance as the world’s largest continent. Think about how its size and diversity affect the world.
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
