GEOGRAPHY - The 7 Continents and 5 Oceans - Udemy

Our illustrious World, full of beauty, mystery, and intrigue, let your eyes have the ability to see the beauty it holds. Step into the World of Geography, allow it to serve as your guide as it takes you on the journey of finding all the unique traits our World offers.

Geography dates back to ancient history. The ancient Greeks were the first to use the term "geography" when they needed a word to describe the maps, they were using to uncover the secrets of the World in which they lived. In the Greek language, geo means "earth," and "graphy" means "to write."

Geography allowed the Greeks to understand more about their surroundings and what other exciting locations the World offered. With each discovery, they were amazed at their findings. Soon they realized that Earth was full of beautiful and fascinating mysteries that were calling out for them to discover their richness.

Geography provides surprising facts about our planet. Most believe that a desert is a hot and dry climate filled with sand. In actuality, the World's largest desert is Antarctica. Many are not aware that Russia has a total of eleven time zones because of its colossal size. Also, the Bering Strait joins part of Russia and Alaska by two small islands that can be traveled in a few hours.

This course will open the eyes of children of age 8+ to gain a basic understanding of Geography. Making this course, a visual guide that combined colorful images and simple to understand information is a course that will appeal to both children and adults.

Here we will take you on a journey through each Continent where you will learn about:

The seven Continents - their Land, Climate and Boundaries, Religions, Mountains, Rivers and Lakes, Plants and Animals, People and Traditional Clothes, Economy, Countries and Cities, the most popular Tourist Attractions on each Continent and the five Oceans.

Come set sail on a journey of finding the beauty our World offers. Let this course whisk you away to new continents that will allow you to learn unique and fascinating facts. This course will enable you to take a Worldwide journey while sitting in the comfort of your own home.