6 North America

WHERE on Earth? NORTH AMERICA SHALINI VALLEPUR

WHAT IS A CONTINENT? A continent is a large area of land. There are seven continents on Earth. The continents are surrounded by five oceans. North America Arctic Ocean Europe Asia Atlantic Ocean South America Africa Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean Antarctica Indian Ocean Australia Southern Ocean Earth's population lives on the seven continents. Each continent has different types of weather and landscapes, as well as different cultures. Let's learn about North America!

WELCOME TO NORTH AMERICA! Arctic Ocean Where on Earth is North America? North America is a continent that is north of South America. It is also joined to South America North and South America are surrounded by three different oceans. Pacific Ocean Beach in Roatàn, Honduras Atlantic Ocean There are over 20 countries in North America. Some of the islands in North America are part of countries that are on other continents. The population of North America is over 550 million. CN Tower in Toronto, Canada The Statue of Liberty in New York City

LANGUAGES IN NORTH AMERICA Lots of different languages are spoken in North America. Many languages were brought to North America as people from all around the world moved to the continent. Many people in North America speak a creole language. This is a language that is made when two other languages mix together. Let's learn how to say "hello" in some languages that are spoken in North America! TANISI GREE BONJOUR FRENCH HOLA SPANISH HELLO ENGLISH GUTEN TAG GERMAN KUMASTA TAGALOG Use a new greeting with a friend!

NORTH AMERICAN WEATHER The equator runs through the middle of Earth. Places that are farther away from the equator are colder than places that are closer to it. North America is north of the equator and is in the Northern Hemisphere. Equator The climate across North America is very different. Some parts of northern Canada have a very cold climate, while the islands in the Caribbean have a warm, tropical climate. Snowy Canada Sunny Mexico Winter in Canada is very different from winter in Mexico.

Fact File: MEXICO Mexico is in the southern part of North America. Mexico's landscape has volcanoes, canyons, and jungles. Mexico Mexico City Gulf of Mexico Pacific Ocean Tulum National Park, Mexico Most Mexicans live in cities, while some live in the countryside. Many farmers live in the countryside. Mexican city Mexican farm Fact File: population: Around 127 million Biggest city: Mexico City (around 12 million people) Tallest mountain: Pico de Orizaba 18,490 feet (5,036 m)