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    Question

    Greenland falls under which of the following

    continents?
    A North America Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Asia Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Europe Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Antarctica Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    When considered geographically Greenland is a part of North America. But if considered in political authority, Greenland is a territory of Denmark- a European Country. North America: • It is the third-largest continent according to area and ranks fifth in terms of population. • The USA, Canada and Mexico are the major countries. • It is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean in the east, the Pacific Ocean in the west and the Arctic Ocean in the north. • It is separated from Asia by Bering strait. • Rockies mountain chain flanks the western part of this continent. • The five great lakes, Superior, Michigan, Huron, Ontario and Erie are located in this continent, • The largest bay (measured by coastline)- Hudson Bay is located in this continent (Canada). • Mt. McKinley (Mt. Denali) located in the Alaskan Range is the highest point in this continent. • Mississippi-Missouri, St Lawrence, Colorado, Rio Grande, Yukon and Ohio are the major rivers in this continent.

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