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Published: 08.05.2007.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
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Introduction
Generally, geologists and physical geographers do not consider Asia and Europe to be separate continents.
In geography, there are two schools of thought. One school follows historical convention and treats Europe and Asia as different continents.
The other school equates the word "continent" with a geographical region when referring to Europe, and use the term "region" to describe Asia in terms of physiography. …

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