World Geography (part 1)

OH! The Places You’ll Go!World Geography

There are 7 Continents on Earth.

Can you name them?

Here’s a hint:

Africa, Antarctica, Asia, AustraliaNorth America, South AmericaEurope

The world has 196 _______________________________.

The world has 196 COUNTRIES.

Each country has a _______________________. For example, in Vietnam – it’s Hanoi.

In America, it’s Washington D.C.

Each country has a Capital / Capital City. For example, in Vietnam – it’s Hanoi.

In America, it’s Washington D.C.

Pop Quiz!Answer the following Questions

France is on what continent?

Is France a city or a country?

What’s the capital cityof France?

France is a country in Europe (continent)

PARIS is the capital city of France

Bangkok is the capital city of whatcountry?

Bangkok is the capital of Thailand

Follow up: What continent is Thailand in?

“Brasilia” is the capital city of what country?

Brasilia is the capital city of Brazil!

Follow up: What continent is Brazil in?

The surface of the planet is approximately 71% water and contains (5) five oceans.

Can you name the 5 oceans?

The 5 major oceans are:

- Pacific- Atlantic- Indian- Southern- Artic

During winter, which ocean is almost completely covered in sea ice?

During winter, which ocean is almost completely covered in sea ice?

What ocean is the largest in the world, covering30% of the Earth’s surface?

Hint: It’s the ocean between America & Vietnam

Trivia: Can you guess what percentage (%) human’s have explored the word’s oceans?

Trivia: Can you guess what percentage (%) human’s have explored the word’s oceans?

To date, we have explored less than five percent (5%) of the ocean!

In April 1912, the Titanic was traveling from Southampton, UK to New York City, (US).

In which ocean did the Titanic sink?

Where is this….? (you better know this!)

This is America, of course!And America is divided up into 50 _____________

This is America, of course!And America is divided up into 50 States

Each state has its own capital city.

Pop Quiz AGAIN!

Answer the following Questions

San Francisco is a:

a) countryb) cityc) state Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco is a:

a) countryb) city (located in California)c) state Golden Gate Bridge

Italy is a a) countryb) cityc) Europe Venice

Italy is a a) country (in Europe)b) cityc) Europe Venice (is a city in Italy)

Think Tough: Is Russia an Asian or European Country?

Is Russia an Asian or European Country?

Technically, it’s both. While its land mass is both in Asia andEurope – Russia considers itself more European (though some will say “Eurasian”

Asia

Europe

South Africa is a

a) Countryb) Continentc) City

South Africa is a

a) Countryb) Continentc) City

On the continent of Africa

People, Languages & Food

In Vietnam, the official language is _____________.

Phở is a famous ___________ dish.

The people of Vietnam are called _________.

In Vietnam, the official language is Vietnamese.

Phở is a famous Vietnamese dish.

The people of Vietnam are called Vietnamese.

Where do you think this man is from?

What language do you think he speaks?

What kind of wine & Bread is he carrying?

Where do you think this man is from? FRANCE (the country)

What language do you think he speaks?

French (the language)

What kind of wine & Bread is he carrying?

French wine & a French Baguette (also in VN!)

This famous woman is from:

Which means she’s a _____________ woman.

She speaks:

Queen Elizabeth II

This famous woman is from: England / the UK

Which means she’s a BRITISH /an English woman.

She speaks: English (specifically, British English)

Queen Elizabeth II

Spaghetti is a popular ___________ dish.

It’s from the country of _______________.

Spaghetti is a popular ITALIAN dish.

It’s from the country of ITALY.

Chef Aaron Sanchez is fromMexico.

He specializes in cooking ___________ food like tacos.

He also speaks ______________.

Chef Aaron Sanchez is fromMexico.

He specializes in cooking MEXICAN food like tacos.

He also speaks SPANISH.