North America
Where is North America? North America is to the north of South America. North America has the Pacific Ocean on the western side and the Atlantic Ocean on the eastern side. The cold Arctic Ocean is to the north of North America
Countries in North America USA (our country) Canada Mexico Many other small countries
People in North America There are many different kinds of people living in North America The first people in North America were called Native Americans or American Indians. There are still Indians living in North America today. All other people living in North America once came from other continents People in North America have many different skin and hair colors Most people in North America speak English, Spanish, or French
Weather in North America The weather or climate in North America is very cold in the North like Canada, Alaska, and Greenland The southern parts of North America like Florida and Mexico are much warmer because they are closer to the equator
Animals in North America One very special animal that lives in North America is the buffalo or bison. It lives on the flat prairie in the middle of North America.
Cool facts about North America North America is our home!
Are you ready for a quiz?
1. Find North America
2. What makes North America special? It is hot all the time It is a very big continent We live there Nobody lives there
3. What ocean is this? Indian Ocean Atlantic Ocean Arctic Ocean Pacific Ocean
4. Where in North America do buffalo or bison live? The cold north The warm south Buffalo do not live in North America On the grassy plains
5. Which country is not part of North America? USA Mexico China Canada
6. Which person’s relatives do you think lived in North America first?
7. This is the state of Alaska, in northern part of North America 7. This is the state of Alaska, in northern part of North America. What would the weather or climate in Alaska be like? Hot Cold Sometimes hot and sometimes cold There is no weather there
8. Why do we have warm weather in Florida and other southern parts of North America? There are beaches in Florida and Mexico Oranges grow in the sun We like warm weather We are near the equator
9. Which North American country does this flag belong to? Mexico USA Canada North America
10. Which part of North America do we live in?
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