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.

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"It's nice to play teams from different continents. We know China is always a very disciplined team. They have a very good structure," said Wiegman.

From BBC

This idea describes how hot, dense rock gradually detaches from the base of tectonic plates after continents split, behaving somewhat like blobs rising and falling in a lava lamp.

From Science Daily

Young people took to the streets and rattled governments across three continents: Latin America, Asia and Africa, where 60 percent of the population is aged under 25, according to UN figures.

From Barron's

Leaders in attendance were keen to stress both continents have much to gain from a closer partnership.

From Barron's

But boosting trade will likely be the top priority, as US tariffs buffet both continents.

From Barron's