Earth Science Geography

North America

The northern continent of the Western Hemisphere, extending northward from the Colombia-Panama border and including Central America, Mexico, the islands of the Caribbean Sea, the United States, Canada, and Greenland.

Oceans

Large (continuous) bodies of saltwater, covers 70% of Earth's surface.

Seas

Smaller than an ocean

Lakes

Large bodies of freshwater.

Landmasses

Continent or large body of land.

Mountain

A large landform that rises above the surrounding land.

Mount Everest

Earth's highest mountain above sea level

Sea level