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Continents and oceans Quiz for Grade 3

10 social studies questions on continents and oceans with answers, written for Grade 3. Use it as it is, change any question, print it with an answer key, or give it online and let it grade itself.

1.
Which continent is the largest by land area? (Multiple choice)
  1. Asia
  2. Antarctica
  3. Europe
  4. Africa
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Asia

Asia is the largest continent by land area.
2.
The Pacific Ocean is located between which two continents? (Multiple choice)
  1. Europe and Australia
  2. South America and Antarctica
  3. Africa and Europe
  4. Asia and North America
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Asia and North America

The Pacific Ocean lies between Asia and North America.
3.
The continent of Africa is surrounded by only one ocean. (True or false)
  1. True
  2. False
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False

Africa is surrounded by the Atlantic, Indian, and Southern Oceans.
4.
Name the continent known for having the Sahara Desert. (Identification)
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Africa

The Sahara Desert is located in Africa.
5.
The _____ Ocean is the smallest ocean on Earth. (Fill in the blank)
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Arctic

The Arctic Ocean is the smallest ocean.
6.
Which continent is known as the 'Land Down Under'? (Multiple choice)
  1. South America
  2. Asia
  3. Australia
  4. Europe
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Australia

Australia is called the 'Land Down Under' because it is in the southern hemisphere.
7.
Europe is the continent with the most countries. (True or false)
  1. True
  2. False
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True

Europe has many countries, more than any other continent.
8.
Which ocean is located to the east of Africa? (Multiple choice)
  1. Indian Ocean
  2. Arctic Ocean
  3. Pacific Ocean
  4. Atlantic Ocean
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Indian Ocean

The Indian Ocean lies to the east of Africa.
9.
Match each continent with its correct location. (Matching type)
1. Africa
A. Between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans
2. Europe
B. North of Africa
3. Australia
C. South of Asia
4. Antarctica
D. At the South Pole
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1 = Between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans; 2 = North of Africa; 3 = South of Asia; 4 = At the South Pole

Each continent has a unique location relative to oceans and other continents.
10.
Give three oceans on Earth. (Enumeration)
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Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean

The Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans are three of the Earth's oceans.