St. Lawrence River

Definition

The St. Lawrence River is a large river in the middle latitudes of North America, connecting the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean.

Analogy

Think of the St. Lawrence River as a major highway that connects your home (the Great Lakes) to your favorite vacation spot (the Atlantic Ocean). It's an essential route for trade and transportation, just like how highways are crucial for our travel and commerce.

Related terms

Great Lakes: A group of five large lakes in north central North America - Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario. They hold 21% of the world's surface fresh water.

Atlantic Ocean: The second largest ocean on Earth, located between Africa/Europe and Americas. It played a significant role in exploration, colonization and trade during history.

New France: French colonies in North America from 1534 to 1763. Its territory stretched from Newfoundland to the Rocky Mountains and from Hudson Bay to Gulf of Mexico including along the St. Lawrence River.