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Continents and oceans crossword puzzles on the seven continents and five oceans.

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Continents and Oceans

Medium · 15×15 · 15 words
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  1. 1. Ocean surrounding Antarctica, recognized as Earth's fifth ocean
  2. 6. Line that separates one country or region from another
  3. 7. Continent and country that is also home to the Outback
  4. 8. Ocean bordering Africa, southern Asia, and Australia
  5. 10. Imaginary lines running from the North Pole to the South Pole
  6. 12. One of Earth's seven major landmasses
  7. 13. Relating to the freezing regions near the North or South Pole
  8. 14. Piece of land surrounded by water on three sides
  9. 15. A book made up of maps

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  1. 2. An area of land controlled by a country or ruler
  2. 3. A chain or group of many islands
  3. 4. Warm region of Earth located near the equator
  4. 5. Imaginary lines running east to west, parallel to the equator
  5. 9. Icy continent surrounding the South Pole
  6. 11. Region of Pacific islands often grouped with Australia

Continents and Oceans

Easy · 11×11 · 12 words
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  1. 1. Continent home to the Sahara Desert and the Nile River
  2. 4. Compass direction toward the top of most maps
  3. 5. Compass direction toward the bottom of most maps
  4. 7. Ocean that separates North America from Europe and Africa
  5. 10. Round model that shows Earth's continents and oceans
  6. 12. The largest continent, home to China and India

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  1. 2. The smallest and coldest ocean, located at the North Pole
  2. 3. Tool with a needle that always points north
  3. 6. The largest and deepest ocean on Earth
  4. 8. Piece of land completely surrounded by water
  5. 9. Huge body of salt water covering most of Earth
  6. 11. Flat drawing that shows Earth's surface or part of it

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