US borders and neighbors flashcards

What countries border the US?

Canada is to the north. Mexico is to the south.

Difference between Canada and Mexico.

Canada has a colder climate. Mexico is warmer and has beaches.

Fill in the blank: The US shares its longest border with ____.

Canada.

True or false: The US has 3 neighboring countries.

False, because it only has 2: Canada and Mexico.

Question: What ocean lies to the east of the US?

The Atlantic Ocean.

What ocean is to the west of the US?

The Pacific Ocean.

Which US state is closest to Canada?

Alaska is closest, sharing a long border.

True or false: Mexico is north of the US.

False, because Mexico is south of the US.

Name one US territory.

Puerto Rico is a US territory in the Caribbean.

What is the southernmost point of the US?

Key West, Florida.

Which state borders Mexico?

Texas shares the longest border with Mexico.

Question: How many Great Lakes are near the US-Canada border?

There are five Great Lakes.