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CANADA

CANADA. Canadian Borders. South – USA North – Arctic Ocean East – Atlantic Ocean West – Pacific Ocean NW - Alaska. Physical Features of Canada. Hudson Bay. Extends far into Canada and connects to the Atlantic Ocean. St. Lawrence River.

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CANADA

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  1. CANADA

  2. Canadian Borders • South – USA • North – Arctic Ocean • East – Atlantic Ocean • West – Pacific Ocean • NW - Alaska

  3. Physical Features of Canada

  4. Hudson Bay Extends far into Canada and connects to the Atlantic Ocean

  5. St. Lawrence River Stretches from Lake Ontario to the Gulf of St Lawrence. It allowed explorers to travel deep into North America by water. Today it is an important natural resource as a source of water and as a trade route.

  6. The Great Lakes • Form part of the border with the US • H - uron • O - ntario • M - ichigan(in US) • E - rie • S - uperior

  7. Covers a large part of eastern and central Canada It has ancient rock just below and sometimes sticking out of the soil. This area is known for its thin, rocky soil and rough, rolling landscape. It has many lakes and rivers and is rich in minerals. Canadian Shield

  8. These mountains stretch over 3,000 miles, from British Columbia in Canada to NewMexico in the US. Mt. Robson is the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies at nearly 13,000 feet. Rocky Mountains

  9. Location of Canada • Largest country in the Western Hemisphere in land area • 2nd largest country by land area in the entire world • In an important position between the US and Russia

  10. Population of Canada • Population –33 million • Small compared to its land area • The US has about 9 times the number of people in Canada • About 90% of Canadians live within 100 miles of the border with the US. Most of these are towards the east and central parts of the country.

  11. Where Canadians live • Most Canadians live in cities or towns. • Only about 20% live in rural areas

  12. One - fourth of Canadians live in this zone. This zone lies around the southern end of Lake Ontario and includes Toronto The Golden Horseshoe

  13. Another ¼ of Canadians live in the following areas:

  14. British Columbia’s Victoria region and southern Vancouver Island

  15. Calgary-Edmonton area

  16. How location impacts trade • Canada’s location helps it to be a leader in world trade. • Located on 3 oceans – opportunity to trade with Europe and Asia • When sea lanes are open, travel across the Arctic Ocean and trade with Russia is possible

  17. Ports, Rivers, and Lakes • Canada has 9 major ports and numerous smaller ones. These allow goods to be shipped into and out of Canada easily. • The Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway allow goods to be shipped to and from the central part of Canada to the Atlantic Ocean.

  18. Canada – US Trade • Canada and the US share over 3,000 miles of border. • Trade across this border is relatively easy. • About 80% of Canada’s exports come to the US

  19. Climate of Canada • The climate of Canada keeps most of its people living in just a few areas • Few Canadians live in Northern Canada/ Subarctic/ Arctic Region • It has long, cold winters and short, cool summers. It is possible to have temperatures below freezing even in the summer. • SE Canada – humid continental climate. It has warm to hot summers and cold winters. • Pacific coast – Temperate climate. The ocean cools the region in summer and keeps it warmer in winter.

  20. Precipitation • SE Canada – can have up to 60 inches of precipitation a year • Pacific coast – Can get over 100 inches of rain a year. Most of this precipitation comes in winter.

  21. Snowfall can exceed 100 inches a year in some parts of eastern Canada. Snow

  22. Southern and Central Canada • Climate allows for a long growing season. • Canada’s central plains are an important source of canola, wheat, and other grains. • These are exported to other countries and traded for goods and services that aren’t available in Canada.

  23. Transportation • An excellent system of highways, railroads and air transportation has been built and adapted to the colder climate.

  24. Natural Resources • Iron ore • Nickel • Zinc • Copper • Gold • Lead • Diamonds • silver

  25. Excellent source of fish, fresh water, and hydroelectric power. Rivers and Lakes

  26. Good soil • Allows farmers to grow crops for the people of Canada with enough left over to trade with other countries.

  27. Forests – Source of timber and wildlife

  28. How Natural Resources Impact Trade • Canada sells oil, natural gas, fish, agricultural products and timber to other countries. • Electricity is made at hydroelectric power plants along Canada’s rivers. Extra energy not needed by Canadians is sold to the US.

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