6th Grade Geography - Canada

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Prairie Region's Climate

semi arid to humid continental climate

Core Region's Climate

southern part has humid continental climate

Core Region's Economic Activity

strong farming, power plants, hydroelectric power, farming

Southern Canada's climate

sub-tropic climate

Mount Robinson

tallest peak in Canada - 13,000 feet

Pacific Coast's climate

temperate climate

Northern Region's Climate

treeless tundra - has a subarctic climate

Rainfall in Canada

up to 60 in. of precipitation a year

Rocky Mountains

3,000 miles long - starts in New Mexico - ends in British Columbia - tallest peak in Canada

Oceans around Canada

Arctic, Atlantic, Pacific

Pacific Region's Economic Activity

Forestry, metals & Coal

Great Lakes

Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior

Pacific Region's Climate

much warmer winter than most of Canada - winter storms - marine west coast climate

Canadian Shield

Large valuable mineral deposits are important to the economy of Canada and are located here.

Canada's Regions

Pacific, Prairie, Northern, Atlantic and Core

Two largest provinces in Canada

Quebec and Ontario

Prairie Region's Population

about 5 million people

Northern Region's Poplulation

around 100,000 people

Prairie Region's Economic Activity

farm products, mining, raising grains and oils

Atlantic Region's Economic Activity

fishing, forestry, coal, mining, farming

Southeastern Canada

has cold winters and hot summers

Southeastern Canada's climate

humid continental

Atlantic Region's Climate

humid continental climate - winters can be wet

Northern Region's Economic Activity

hunters & mining

Hudson Bay

links Great Lakes to Atlantic Ocean

New Foundland & Labrador, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia

located in Atlantic Region

Ontario, Quebec

located in Core Region

Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories & Nunavut

located in Northern Region

Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta

located in Prairie Region

British Columbia

located in the Pacific Region

Pacific Region Population

more than 4 million people

Core Region's population

most Canadians live here - 3 largest cities here

St. Lawrence River

most important river - important trade route


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