What is a continent?

Answer 1

A continent is one of several large areas of land on Earth, which are identified by convention rather than any strict criteria.

"Continents are understood to be large, continuous, discrete masses of land, ideally separated by expanses of water."[1] However many of the seven most commonly recognized continents are identified by convention rather than adherence to the ideal criterion that each be a discrete landmass, separated by water from others. Likewise the criterion that each be a continuous landmass is often disregarded by the inclusion of the continental shelf and oceanic islands.

The ideal criterion that each continent be a discrete landmass is commonly disregarded in favor of more arbitrary, historical conventions. Of the seven most commonly recognized continents, only Antarctica and Australia are separated from other continents.

Answer 2

a continent is a large landmass of the earth. there are 7 continents: Asia, Africa, Antartica, Australia, Europe, North and South America.