North America: Geography and History

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What does it mean if something is bounded?

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It has a boundary or is enclosed by something.

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What are plains?

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Large areas of flat land without hills or trees.

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What are shields in geography?

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Layers of ancient rock that cover parts of the continents.

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What is a glacier?

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A piece of ice that slowly moves through landscapes.

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What was the Ice Age?

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A period when the Earth was much colder and covered with ice.

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What ocean is on the east of North America?

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The Atlantic Ocean.

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What ocean is on the west of North America?

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The Pacific Ocean.

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What ocean is on the north of North America?

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The Arctic Ocean.

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What is the Gulf of Mexico?

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The body of water located to the south of North America.

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What are the major physical features of North America?

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The Great Plains, Rivers, Glaciers, and Mountains.