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N.America Geography
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Pacific Ocean | 1. west of North America 2. largest and deepest ocean on earth 3.surrounded by a "ring of fire." |
| Atlantic Ocean | 1.east of North America 2.European explorers and settlers crossed the Atlantic to reach the Americas 3.major,busy trade route for cargo ships |
| Caribbean Sea | 1.south/southwest of the United states 2.hurricanes are common during the summer there 3.Christopher Columbus sailed to this region in 1492 |
| Rio Grande | 1.forms a natural border between Mexico and Texas 2.flows from Rocky Mountains in Colorado to the Gulf of Mexico |
| Hudson bay | 1.very large body of salt water in Canada 2.home for polar bears and beluga whales 3.played a major role in the fur trade during the 1600s |
| Five Great Lakes | 1. located between Canada and the United states 2.the world's largest fresh water system 3.Huron,Ontario,Michigan,Erie and Supeior |
| Missouri river | 1.Missouri river is the longest river in north america 2.it was Nick named "the big muddy" because back then there was so much erosion that the river picked up |
| Mississippi river | 1.millions of ducks,geese and swans move along the Mississippi during migration season 2.it is one of the |