Practice and Revision - North America - Location and Physical Features
Let us practise and revise what we learned about north america - location and physical features. North America is located in the Northern He
Core concept
North America is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west.
How it works
The Rocky Mountains run along the western part of North America, stretching from Canada down through the United States.
Why it matters
The Great Plains are large, flat grasslands in the central part of the continent, important for agriculture.
Key detail
The Great Lakes, located between the USA and Canada, are five large freshwater lakes, among the largest in the world.
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• North America is in the Northern Hemisphere.
• It's bordered by the Arctic, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
• The Rocky Mountains run through the western part.
• They stretch from Canada to the USA.
• The Great Plains are flat central grasslands.
• The Great Plains support agriculture.
• The Great Lakes are five large freshwater lakes.
• They lie between the USA and Canada.