Chapter 2 Solutions — Oceans and Continents

Questions, Activities and Projects

1. 1.
   Explain the following terms:

   • (a) Continent
   • (b) Ocean
   • (c) Island
2. 2.
   Let us draw – Without looking at the maps in this chapter, draw the continents free hand on a sheet of paper and colour them. Then compare your drawing with the map of oceans and continents in the chapter.
3. 3.
   Let us do – On the outline map of the world given below, label all the continents and oceans.
4. 4.
   Solve this crossword. Across: 1. Abundantly produced by the oceans. 5. The smallest continent. 8. A major source of pollution of the oceans. 10. The coldest continent. Down: 2. The largest island on Earth. 3. A large expanse of landmass. 4. A huge destructive wave from the ocean. 6. A large continent of which India is a part. 7. The largest body of water on the Earth. 9. A landmass (but not a…