Exploring Continents: Africa, Australia and Antarctica

Unit – 7

Exploring Continents: Africa, Australia and Antarctica

Learning Objectives

▶ To study the Geographical location of the continents of Africa, Australia and Antarctica

▶To learn the physical setting, climate and drainage of the continents

▶To understand the nature of the flora and fauna of the continents

▶To identify the major resources and economic activities

▶To develop the mapping skill

Introduction

A teacher handling class VIII entered the classroom and asked the students what they were talking about. The class monitor told the teacher that the students were talking about the ODI match between Australia and South Africa. The teacher said to the students, “Well today we will learn many things about them in this lesson”.