Continents and Oceans

Continents and Oceans

by Shevonne Flores

​A map of the world can show all of Earth.

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​The map here shows all of Earth's land and water.

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​Most of Earth is covered by water.

​Continents and Oceans

​A continent is a large area of land.

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​There are 7 continents on Earth.

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​The United States is on the continent of North America.

​Continents and Oceans

There are four oceans on Earth.

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​North America touches the Atlantic Ocean on the east.

​It touches the Pacific Ocean on the west.

It touches the Arctic Ocean to the north.

​North America

​The United States is a country on the continent of North America.

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​Canada and Mexico are also countries in North America.

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​Canada is north of the United States.

​Mexico is south of the United States.