Canada

1. Canada Chapter 5

2. Section 1: A resource Rich Country • What are some things or characteristics that you think of when you hear CANADA?

3. Section 1: A resource Rich Country • Canada’s Landscape • North of the United States • ______________ largest country in the world in terms of land area. • The world’s longest undefended border lies between the United States and Canada. • The border is ________________ miles long and thousands of people cross the border every day. • Unlike the United States, Canada does not have states instead they have 10 _____________________ • Including 3 _________________,

4. Section 1: A resource Rich Country Provinces • Starting in the East you have the following • _________________ • __________________ • ___________________ • __________________ • ___________________ • _____________________ • ______________________ • _______________________ • ______________________ • _______________________ • In 1999 a third territory was carved out of the Northwest Territories this territory is ___________________________

5. Section 1: A resource Rich Country • The Effects of Glaciers • Due to glaciers, Canada is a land filled with lakes, and inland waterways more so than any other country in the world. • The ____________ ________________ is a horseshoe shaped region that wraps around the Hudson Bay. • Within in this region are deposits of iron ore, copper, nickel, gold, and uranium. • It is a desolate area (few people) because of the cold climate. • In the North lie the Arctic Islands which is mainly a ______________________ climate zone.

6. Section 1: A resource Rich Country • Southern Canada From Atlantic to Pacific • Many of southern Canada’s southern physical features are shared with the United States. • In the southeast there is the ____________________ Mountains and the ____________________ Highlands. • This region of Canada is filled with rolling hills with farms, as well as forests, and deepwater harbors. • Also in the highland areas are the fertile lowlands of the ___________________________ River, and the Great Lakes.

7. Section 1: A resource Rich Country • In this region of Canada you will find a long, cold winter, and a short warm summer. • Most of Canada’s urban centers, industries and farms are in the highland area. • What famous city in Canada is in this area? _____________________________ • Moving into South Middle Canada you will find this common physical feature with the United States as well? ______________________________ • Moving westward this major mountain chain is also shared between the two countries? ________________________

8. Section 1: A resource Rich Country • In Canada, this mountain chain is known as the CORDILLERA- a group of mountain ranges that run side by side. They are known for their beauty and this is a huge tourist area for Canada. • West of the Canadian Rockies is the Coast Mountains which skirt Canada’s Pacific shore and form another CORDILLERA. • There is a string of islands that lie off Canada’s west coast these are actually mountain peaks that are underwater. • The tallest mountain Peak in Canada is: Mount Logan which reaches a height of 19,551 feet near the border of Alaska.

9. Section 1: A resource Rich Country • What are three physical features that Canada shares with the United States? • ___________________ • ___________________ • ___________________

10. Economic Regions • Canada is known for rich soil, fertile farmland, and skilled workers. • Much like the U.S. manufacturing, farming, and service industries are the country’s major economic activities. • What type of economic system is Canada? _______________________________ (like the United States) • What type of government does Canada have? ____________________ • The government provides various items such as: • ________________________ • ________________________ • ________________________

11. Economic Regions • Eastern Canada • Fishing is a major industry in Canada especially in places such as Newfoundland, Labrador, and the Maritime Provinces. • One of the best places to fish is the Grand Banks off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. • Halifax is a major shipping center in the same region.

12. Economic Regions • Quebec & Ontario • Manufacturing and Service Industries are the dominant in Quebec which is Canada’s largest province. • ¼ of all Canadians live in Quebec. • Montreal is the second largest city lying on the St. Lawrence River. • Quebec is also the capital of the Provinces. It was founded in 1608 by the French. • Canada’s second largest PROVINCE is Ontario. It is the most populated and the richest of all the provinces.

13. Economic Regions • Quebec & Ontario • Ontario produces more than ½ of all manufactured goods in Canada. • Toronto is Canada’s largest city. • Toronto is the capital of Ontario • Toronto is the chief Manufacturing, financial, and communications center. • Ottawa is the national capital of Canada lies in the province of Ontario near the border with Quebec.

14. Economic Regions • Prairie Provinces & British Columbia • The Prairie Provinces include Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. • In this region farming and ranching are a major industry. • A major crop of Canada is wheat • Some of the world’s largest reserves of oil and natural gas are found in Alberta. • Forests cover much of British Columbia.

15. Economic Regions • Prairie Province & British Columbia • This province makes Canada a leader in newsprint- the type of paper used for printing newspapers. • Timber and mining add to British Columbia’s wealth. • Vancouver is a bustling trade center and Canada’s main Pacific port. • ___________________ allows the United States, Canada, and Mexico to trade freely among nations. • The United States and Canada trade about $1 billion dollars worth of goods each day.