Soc. Studies 6th Grade, Chapter 12 (Canada) Vocabulary
St. Lawrence River
Forms part of the northeastern border between the United States and Canada, and connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean
regionalism
The strong connection that people feel toward the region in which they live
Canadian Shield
A huge, rocky region that curves around Hudson Bay like a giant horseshoe. It covers half the land area of Canada.
Rocky Mountains
A major mountain system of the United states and Canada, extending 3,000 miles from Alaska south to New Mexico
Niagara Falls
A spectacular physical feature shared by the United States and Canada, located between the province of Ontario and New York State.
provinces
Administrative divisions of a country
Ottawa
Canada's national capital, located in Ontario
Montreal
Canada's second largest city, located in Quebec - one of the largest French speaking cities in the world
British Columbia
Canada's westernmost province, located within the Rocky Mountain range
Vancouver
Canadian city located on the pacific coast. Nearly half of British Columbia's population lives in and around this city.
newsprint
Cheap paper used mainly for newspapers
Grand Banks
Fishing area located south and southeast of present-day Newfoundland, Canada. Noted for its immense quantities of cod.
Toronto
Largest Canadian city, located in Ontario - has become one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world.
maritime
On or near the sea
Quebec
One of two provinces sometimes referred to as "The Heartand" -The first French settlement in Canada, established in 1608 - also the name of Quebec's provincial capital
pulp
Softened wood fibers