Lakes, Rivers, and Oceans
Water is very important for transportation, power, food, and tourism.
Many large U.S. cities are near water.
For example, Chicago and Detroit are near the Great Lakes.
The five Great Lakes are in the northern part of the United States.
The Atlantic Ocean is on the East Coast of the United States.
Puerto Rico is in the Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the U.S. territories.
The Pacific Ocean is on the West Coast of the United States.
The state of Hawaii is in the Pacific Ocean.
The Mississippi River and the Missouri River are the two longest rivers
in the United States.
These rivers flow through the middle of the country.
What lake, river, or ocean is near you?