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Istanbul is the only city that is located on two continents (Europe and Asia).
Plates play a role in Pangaea changing into 7 continents because there are 7 major plates in the world. These plates are being moved by sea-floor spreading, pulling the continents along with them.
The 7 continents are located both north and south of the equator. North America, Europe, and Asia are primarily in the Northern Hemisphere, with parts of Africa and South America also located there. Australia is in the Southern Hemisphere, along with Antarctica.
There are actually 5 major continents: Africa, Europe, Asia, America, and Oceania. The concept of 7 continents is more commonly taught in English-speaking countries, where Europe and Asia are considered separate continents. However, it is also common to group them together as the continent of Eurasia.
There are more mountain ranges in the world than continents. There are about 50 major mountain ranges worldwide, while there are only 7 continents.
Deserts are found on all 7 continents. Even Europe has some small desert areas.
On plant Earth, there are 7 major continents.
A continent is one of several large landmasses located on EarthThere are seven continents;North AmericaSouth AmericaAsiaEuropeAfricaAntarcticaAustraliaOceania or Australasia are considered regions, or "quasi-continents", that consist of several islandsthat are not, geography-speaking, part of the 7 continents.
North America, South America, Africa, Australia, Europe, asia, and antarctica
7 continents on the earth
7 continents of the world.