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3.21 Continents and Oceans Worksheet

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This Grade 3 Social Studies worksheet provides structured practice on 3.21 Continents and Oceans. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Continents and Oceans - Select the correct continent or ocean on a labeled world map or globe image. (National Geography Standards 1; IXL: Identify/Select/Name oceans and continents)

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Grade 3

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Social Studies

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Social Studies Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Read the map evidence step by step before choosing. Which continent fits all of these clues on the map: it is north of Africa, west of Asia, and east of the Atlantic Ocean?

AAfrica

BEurope

CSouth America

DNorth America

Solution & Explanation:Europe matches all three clues.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Use the labeled map like a geographer and test each answer choice. Which continent fits all of these clues on the map: it is north of South America, between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, and below the Arctic Ocean?

ASouth America

BEurope

CNorth America

DAustralia

Solution & Explanation:North America matches all three clues.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Use every clue on the map or globe to choose the best answer. Which statement about the labels is correct?

ALabel L is North America, and Label M is South America north of it.

BLabel L is Australia, and Label M is Asia north of it.

CLabel L is Europe, and Label M is Africa east of it.

DLabel L is Australia, and Label M is Antarctica north of it.

Solution & Explanation:Label L is Australia, and Label M is Asia north of it. That matches the location shown on the map or globe.

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QWhat grade level and standards does this worksheet align with?

This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 3 Social Studies students. It aligns with educational standard National Geography Standards 1 (Select the correct continent or ocean on a labeled world map or globe image.).