Earth might not have seven continents after all. From an early age, most of us are taught to recognize seven continents: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Oceania, Europe, North America, and South America.

Forget what you learnt in elementary school geography, Earth apparently doesn’t have seven continents ... how we perceive the formation and separation of Earth’s continents.

A University of Derby study led by Dr. Phethean proposes Earth has six continents, not seven. Using advanced geological techniques, researchers suggest North America and Eurasia might be connected ...

Here you will find videos and activities about the seven continents. Try them out, and test your knowledge with a short quiz before exploring the rest of the collection. Oh hello! I’m just ...

The continents are carried by the Earth's tectonic plates like people on an escalator. There are currently 7 giant plates sliding across the Earth's surface, and a handful of smaller ones.