🌍 Part 1: Continents and Oceans

1. Label the seven continents on the world map below:

2. Which continent is Christmas Island closest to?

Asia

Australia

Africa

Europe

3. Name the three oceans that surround Australia:

a) _________________ Ocean

b) _________________ Ocean

c) _________________ Ocean

4. Which ocean is Christmas Island located in?

📍 Part 2: Latitude and Longitude

5. Christmas Island is located at approximately 10°S, 105°E. What do these coordinates tell us?

It is 10 degrees south of the equator and 105 degrees east of the Prime Meridian

It is 10 degrees north of the equator and 105 degrees west of the Prime Meridian

It is 10 kilometres south and 105 kilometres east

6. Using the coordinates provided, mark these locations on your map:

• Jakarta, Indonesia: 6°S, 107°E

• Perth, Australia: 32°S, 116°E

• Singapore: 1°N, 104°E

7. Which location is furthest north?

8. Complete these comparative statements about Christmas Island's location:

a) Christmas Island is __________ of Australia.

b) Indonesia lies __________ of Christmas Island.

c) Christmas Island is __________ to the equator than Perth.

9. Write two sentences comparing the locations of Christmas Island and mainland Australia using directional terms (north, south, east, west):

10. Why is it important to understand both absolute location (coordinates) and relative location when studying geography?