Asia

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

Name:

Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/asia

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Asia?Largest continent by area, spanning the Eastern Hemisphere
2. How many people live in Asia?Approximately 4.7 billion people, constituting about 60% of the global population
3. How big is Asia compared to the rest of the world?Asia covers over 44 million square kilometers, which is about 30% of all the land on Earth.
4. Why does Asia have so many different cultures and religions?Asia is very large and has many different climates and peoples. It has been home to many ancient civilizations, so many cultures and religions grew there.

Afro-Eurasia: The combined landmass of Africa, Europe, and Asia, representing the largest contiguous land area on Earth.
Cultural Construct: A concept or idea that exists because society as a whole agrees that it exists, rather than being based on objective reality.
Economic Dynamism: The ability of an economy to grow and adapt quickly, characterized by innovation and rapid development.