continents

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1. The large parts of the surface of the Earth that rise above sea level. The seven major continents are Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.

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According to the theory of plate tectonics, continents move along piggy-back on the tectonic plates like rafts floating on water.

Continents are made from the lightest rocks in the Earth. Some of these are also the oldest known rocks on Earth, with an age of 3.5 billion years, measured by radioactive dating.

Example Sentences

With an estimated audience of some 350 million people on five continents, it was flower power’s finest moment.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

She has built a loyal fanbase, which spans across generations and continents, thanks to her joyful and romantic pop songs, which also expand into the worlds of jazz, alternative, R&B and folk.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Swatch was forced to close stores on three continents over the weekend after fans and watch profiteers overwhelmed the debut of the manufacturer’s tie-up with luxury brand Audemars Piguet.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft tour sold out every one of its 106 shows across four continents.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

After six false alarms across three continents, could this wine-sodden healer be the gold at the end of the rainbow?

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer