Canada: Geography and Where People Live and Trade

Canada's population

35.16 million

___ percent of Canada's manufactured products are produced in the Great Lakes region. Why?

70%. Rivers, lakes and the st lawrence seaway allow goods to be shipped out all over the world.

About ___% of Canadians livr in the cities and towns of southern canada.

75%. Northern Canada can have below freezing year round. even in the summers.

Which ocean forms Canada's eastern border?

Atlantic Ocean

Despite the rain of the pacific northwest many canadians live in

British Columbia

Name the 13 provinces of Canada

British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavet, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, New Foundland and Labradour, Prince Edward islands, Quebec, New Brunswick, Manitoba and Nova Scotia

Which landform in Canada, located along the Hudson Bay, is rich in minerals?

Canadian Shield

Canadian Climate

Cold climate so many people settles in areas that are more comfortable.

What body of water is located in east-central Canada?

Hudson Bay

In which region of Canada would you find an abundance of wheat farms?

Interior Plains

Few inhabitants in northern Canada are called the

Inuits.

Huge forests stretch across the country which provides ___ to make paper.

LUMBER

Canadian Trade is greatly impacted by 3 things...

Location, climate and natural resources

Pacific Region Climate

Mild and rainy weather along the coast to snow and ice in the mts. Receives 100 inchrs of rainfall per year.

What occupation is important in Canadian Shield Region>?

Mining

Canada is surrounded by ____Oceans.

3 oceans. Atlantic, Artic and Pacific

Name the six regions of Canada

Cordillera, Arctic Islands, St. Lawrence Lowlands, Hudson Bay Lowlands, Appalachian Highlands, Interior Plains, and Canadian Shield

Name some of Canadian shield's valuable minerals.

Gold, Silver, uranium, nickel, copper, zinc.

What is the capital of Canada?

Ottowa

Which ocean forms Canada's western border?

Pacific Ocean

What mountain range do the United States and Canada share along the western coast?

Rocky Mountains

What body of water connects the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean?

St. Lawrence River

What is the nickname of the Interior Plains?

The Breadbasket

Because of its Rocky soil..... the _____________ region is not good for farming. but it has rich deposits of minerals

The Canadian Shield.

What is the most densely populated area in Canada?

The Southern Most Part. specifically the Great Lakes/ St. Lawrence River Lowland region... because of Temperate climate and fertile land and large cities

Why are the Great Lakes important to Canada?

The provide transportation for trade to and from the United States

Where do most Canadians live? Why?

The southern part near the United States border

Name some of Canada's Natural resources.

Timber, Fish, minerals and agriculture. FIshing is important on both coasts. Wheat and other agriculture grow in abundance in Western Plains.

USA and Canada share over 3000 miles of border which helps with ..

Trade. Most of Canada's Imports are from USA. 80% of Exports are to USA.

Who is Canada's Top trading partner?

USA . Canada Exports many natural resources around the world.

There is an abundance of rich fertile farmland in which part of Canada? Many farmers here anf grows crops like wheat and other grains..

Western Plains REgion

Canada's location in the world helps it to be a leader in

World Trade

What are three environmental issues that Canada faces?

clear cutting, mineral extraction and acid rain

What natural resources are found in the Canadian Shield?

gold, silver, uranium, nickel, copper, and zinc.