Describe North America's important features. - Social Science

Describe North America's important features.

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North America is the third largest continent by area, following Asia and Africa.
The largest fresh water lake, Lake Superior is located in this continent.
The world’s third longest river the Mississippi is located in North America.
The United States of America (USA) is a part of North America.

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Chapter 3: Continents of the World - Evaluation [Page 37]

Chapter 3 Continents of the World
Evaluation | Q IV. 3. | Page 37

The ______ separates North America from Asia.

Name the boundaries of North America.

In ______ North America was discovered by Christopher Columbus.

The landmass was named America in ______ after Italian explorer America Vespucci.

North America is the ______ largest continent next to Asia and Africa.

The ______ small countries which lies to the south of Mexico are referred to as central America.

Death Valley is about ______ m below the sea level and is the lowest part of the continent of North America.

Match the following:

______ A narrow stretch of land joining two large landmasses.

The world’s third-longest river the Mississippi is located in ______.