3-2 The Continent of North America

North America is one of the seven continents in the world.  It is a large continent.  The three largest countries that make up North America are the United States, Canada, and Mexico.  Canada is north of the United States and Mexico is south of the United States.  The ocean that lies west of North America is the Pacific Ocean.  The ocean east of North America is the Atlantic Ocean.  The ocean north of North America is called the Arctic Ocean.  North America has tall mountains, flat plains, and hot deserts.  Many people live in North America.

Use the map and information above to complete the statements below.

1.  North America is one of continents.

2.  There are three large   found on North America.

3.  The continent of North America is made up primarily of the countries of Mexico, Canada, and the .

4.  The country north of the United States is .

5.  The country south of the United States is .

6.  The Ocean lies east of North America.

7.  The ocean that lies west of North America is the Ocean.

8.  The body of water located north of Canada is the Ocean.

9.  North America has tall mountains, flat , and hot .