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Physical Features of the United States

Question 3 • FL-2106010-M/J Civics B

Identify the three gulfs surrounding the United States, and provide at least one characteristic of each. Make sure to write your answer in complete sentences.

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The Gulf of Mexico lies south of the United States and is a warm body of water bordered by the United States, Mexico, and Cuba. The Gulf of Alaska is south of Alaska and is known for its cold waters and rugged, glacier-covered coastline. The Gulf of California lies between the Baja California Peninsula and mainland Mexico, near the southwestern United States, and is known for its marine life and narrow shape.

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