Question

Which one of the following is the smallest continent?
A) Antarctica
B) Australia
C) Europe
D) South America

Answer 1

Hint: A continent is defined as large continuous masses of land separated by large areas of water bodies. There are seven continents in the world and together they add up to 148 million square kilometres of land.

Complete Step by Step answer: The seven continents of the world when arranged from the largest to smallest are Asia, Africa, North america, South America, Antarctica, Europe and Australia. Hence Australia is the smallest continent in the world with an area of 8,600,000 square kilometres. The continent is bordered with the Indian and Pacific ocean.
Australia is not only the smallest continent but also the second lowest continent to be inhabited by the human population. The ancestors of the Aboriginal Australians were the first people to settle down here. The population of the continent is 25 million. A large number of people in Australia speak in English and are Anglican and Roman Catholic.
Australia is divided into six states namely: Southern Australia, Western Australia, Queensland, Victoria and Tasmania. The capital city is Canberra. Australia is famous for it’s natural wonders and wide open spaces. It is one of the most urbanised continents. The main attractions lie in Sydney, Melbourne,Brisbane and Perth.
Looking at the options given:
Option A: Antarctica has an area of 14,000,000 square kilometres which is at least six times more than Australia. Therefore it is incorrect.
Option B: Australia is the smallest continent in terms of the size of it’s area. Therefore it is the correct answer.
Option C: Europe stands as the second smallest continent in terms of its area and hence it is incorrect.
Option D: South America is the third largest continent in terms of its size and hence it is also incorrect.

 Note: While answering this question do not get confused between population density and population growth or population distribution. Each definition must be understood properly to be able to differentiate between them.