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Canada and Alaska

Canada and Alaska. By: S. Holcomb & L. Lee. 2.10.1 Locate and discuss the state of Alaska and the country of Canada . Canada , Coordinates: 62.2270° N, 105.3809° W Alaska , Coordinates: 64.0000° N, 150.0000° W . 2.10.2 Discuss transportation systems used in the area.

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Canada and Alaska

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  1. Canada and Alaska By: S. Holcomb & L. Lee

  2. 2.10.1 Locate and discuss the state of Alaska and the country of Canada • Canada, Coordinates: 62.2270° N, 105.3809° W • Alaska, Coordinates: 64.0000° N, 150.0000° W

  3. 2.10.2 Discuss transportation systems used in the area • To get to the north country (Canada): Air taxis, helicopters, seaplanes, jet routes, trains and cruise ships, ferries, and busesare commonly used. • To get to Alaska: Buses, vans, cars, taxi cabs, motor coach, shuttles, and sometimes limos and limousines, boats, and planes are commonly used.

  4. 2.10.3 List important geographic likenesses of the area • In Anchorage, Alaska, there are Rocky Mountaineer Rail tours. • The Gulf Coast is near the area. • The view is amazing.

  5. 2.10.4 Research and discuss weather patterns of the area • The temperature in Alaska ranges from 50-70 degrees year long. The precipitation that Alaska usually gets ranges from 1 inch to 14 inches. • In both Alaska and Canada, winters are snowy and freezing, especially in the interior. They both have a good precipitation level.

  6. 2.10.5 List reasons why travelers will or will not visit the area • To go: An inside passage cruise, a glacier bay, a Mendenhall Glacier, And Anchorage, Alaskan railroads, Fairbanks, Nome (A gold-rush center), Canadian Rockies, The view, the northern lights, • Not to go: Weather conditions, and unemployment. Besides… Canadian bacon.. Is ham!

  7. 2.10.6 Discuss how people travel in the area and the weather patterns that affect travel • Boat • Car • Motorcycle • Bus • Train • Air • Bicycle • The weather may affect this transportation because in the Winter, the roads may be too icy or snowy to travel.

  8. 2.10.7 Research and list major attractions for Alaska • National Parks • Museums • Riverboats • Glaciers

  9. 2.10.8 Research and list major places and attractions for Canada • Amazing Wildlife • Great view • Waterfalls • Northern Lights • Sledding • National parks • Rocky mountains • Historic Places

  10. Sources • http://www.torontosun.com/2012/11/14/top-tourist-attractions-in-canada • http://gonw.about.com/od/attractionsak/tp/Top-10-Alaska-Attractions.htm • http://www.alaskacruises.com/cruises/alaska-weather.html

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