1) Which ocean does not touch the borders of North America? A) Pacific Ocean B) Indian Ocean C) Atlantic Ocean D) Arctic Ocean 2) Why do you think the Great Lakes are so important to people in North America? A) because they are located in the middle of the continent B) because they make up the largest system of fresh water on Earth C) because they are used for shipping and transportation D) because they are saltwater lakes 3) What waterway serves as a boundary between the United States and Mexico? A) Mississippi River B) Panama Canal C) St. Lawrence River D) Rio Grande D) Which North American nation does not contain a part of the Rocky Mountain syste 4) What narrow area of land connects North America to South America? W) Mexico Dana Danada Duba Dited States Dana Canal

Below are the answers along with brief explanations for each question: 1. Which ocean does not touch the borders of North America?  Answer: B) Indian Ocean  Explanation: The Pacific, Atlantic, and Arctic Oceans all border parts of North America. In contrast, the Indian Ocean is located far from the continent. 2. Why do you think the Great Lakes are so important to people in North America?  Answer: B) because they make up the largest system of fresh water on Earth  Explanation: The Great Lakes are vital not only as a freshwater resource but also for their ecological, economic, and recreational value. (While they are also used for shipping and transportation, their status as the largest freshwater system in the world is the most significant factor.) 3. What waterway serves as a boundary between the United States and Mexico?  Answer: D) Rio Grande  Explanation: The Rio Grande forms a large part of the boundary between the United States and Mexico. 4. Which North American nation does not contain a part of the Rocky Mountain system?  Answer: Mexico  Explanation: The Rocky Mountains stretch mainly through parts of Canada and the United States. Typically, Mexico is not considered part of the Rocky Mountain system. 5. What narrow area of land connects North America to South America?  Answer: Isthmus of Panama  Explanation: The Isthmus of Panama is the narrow strip of land that links North and South America. (If “Panama Canal” was one of the answer choices, note that while the canal is located in that region, it is an artificial waterway rather than the actual geographic land connection.) Feel free to ask if any further clarification is needed!