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Number of Continents (Six vs Seven)
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● FeaturedThis effect stems from differing continental models, leading people to vividly remember being taught either six or seven continents, creating confusion when confronted with a different number.
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What People Remember
People recall being definitively taught a specific number of continents (either 6 or 7), and are surprised to find other models exist.
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What's Actually True
Different geographical models exist: the 7-continent model (Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, Australia) is common in English-speaking countries, while a 6-continent model (Eurasia) is also used.
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#continents#education#global#classification
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