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Study of Continents: North America and South America

ICSE · Class 6 · Geography

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Formation of Continents

  • The Earth was once a single supercontinent called Pangaea, meaning 'all lands'.
  • Alfred Wegener proposed the Continental Drift Theory in 1915.
  • Pangaea broke apart due to tectonic movements, forming today’s continents.
2

North America – Location and Boundaries

  • Third largest continent after Asia and Africa.
  • Located in Northern and Western Hemispheres.
  • Latitudinal extent: 7°N to 83°N.
3

Political Divisions of North America

  • Main countries: Canada, USA, Mexico (cover 95% area).
  • Central America includes 7 countries: Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama.
  • West Indies (Caribbean Islands) include Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic, etc.
4

Physical Features of North America

  • Four major relief regions: Canadian Shield, Eastern Highlands, Central Lowlands, Western Cordilleras.
  • Canadian Shield: Ancient rocky plateau rich in minerals and lakes; slopes toward Hudson Bay.
  • Appalachian Mountains: Old fold mountains, heavily eroded; located in the east.

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Millions of years agoNorth America lies in the NorthernNorth America includes CanadaNorth America has diverse landformsCanada has vast coniferous forests

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