BJU Cultural Geography Chapter 6 Canada
List at least 10 features shared by Canada and US
1) Canada and the Us share several geographic features-- the Rockies, the Great Plains, the Appalachian moutains and the Great lakes. 2) The Maritime Provinces in Canada are similar the the New England states 3) The products of Canada are similar to those of the US. Traveling from east to west, the Maritime Provinces have important mining, lumber, and fishing industries as in New England; the Central Provinces produce dairy products and automobiles as in the Great Lakes states; and the Prairie(Western) Provinces produce wheat as in the Midwest. 4) Both Canada and the US have strong british heritage, and English is the most common language between both countries 5) The two nations both have a representative form of government, with a leader in charge of the executive branch. 6) Both Canada and the US have large indian minorities 7) Both have large groups of Catholics and Protestants 8) Both have french roots 9) Both cleared settlements in the wild frontier 10)Canada and the US and the richest most industrialized nations in the Western hemisphere
how many province are in Canada federation
10
how many miles does most Canadians live within this distance from the border
100 miles
define a cordillera and what 2 province contains part of the western cordillera
A chain of mountains ; British Columbia and Yukon Territory
whats the location of Calgary, which is the gateway to the Canadian Rockies
Alberta
Newfoundland
Along with a large strip of land on the main land form
The European traded blankets,knives, ect... for what items
Animal fur and skins, helping them establish friendly relations
Where is the highest tides in canada
Bay of Fundy
Define Maritime
Bordering the sea
what province borders the pacific
British Columbia
who is the head of state
British Monarch
Briefly describe the benefits Canada receives from having a small population combined with a large land area
Canadians have a fairly high standard of living. They can enjoy both rural and urban environments. They export large quantities of raw materials.
whats the Prince Edward Island capital
Charlottetown
what 2 condition keeps temperatures cool throughout canada
Distance from equator; inland areas lack moderating effect of the ocean
whats the capital of Alberta
Edmonton
whats the 3 main ethnic groups
English, Irish and German
what are the 2 native people in canada
Eskimos & Indians
whats the capital of New Brunswick
Fredericton
Where is the most fishing ground
Grand Banks
What is the 2 European countries completed for control of canada
Great Britain and French
Whats the capital of Nova Scotia
Halifax
where did the European built there first settements
In newfoundland
Whats the capital of Nunavut
Iqaluit
who becomes prime minister and what is a governor called
Legislature and a Premier
what enabled large ships to travel the S. Lawrence seaway to the Great Lakes
Locks
what is an important industry in the Canadian Shield and what is the biggest industry of British Columbia
Mining; Tourism
what Province discover dimonds
Nova Scotia
what province has the saying inuit for "our land"
Nunavut
what is known as shining waters
Ontario
which province has the largest population
Ontario
whats the capital of Canada
Ottawa
Where is the mildest climate and why
Pacific coast of British Columbia; arm japan currents
nicknamed "spud island" and has the highest population density of any Canadian province
Prince Edward Island
what province has the largest french speaking population
Quebec
whats the capital of Quebec
Quebec city
Compare and contrast the two biggest Canadian provinces - the Central Provinces of Quebec and Ontario. Pay special attention to their culture and history.
Quebec has a strong French culture, while Ontario has a British heritage. Eighty percent of Quebec citizens are French speakers and Quebec cities retain a traditional European feel. Although Ontario has a British history, it is the most culturally diverse area in Canada. it is also the center of Canada's industry. Toronto, the capital, is modernized and retains little of European feel.
Whats is the capital of Saskatchewan
Regina
what church does most canadians belongs
Roman Catholic
what is known for its wilderness and uranium
Saskatchewan
whats the important water routes in central canada
St Lawrence River & Great lakes
whats the capital of Grand Banks and what its famous for
St. John and its famous for its fishing grounds
whats the capital of Ontario
Toronto
what road links the east and the west portions of Canada
Trans-Canada Highway
Who is Canada major trading partner
United States
whats the capital of British Columbia
Victoria
Whats the capital of Yukon territory
Whitehorse
whats the capital of Northwest territories
Yellowknife
Define Canada Sheild
a Mass of solid rock; covers most of eastern canada
explain the archipelagos
a group of islands; but it is a 9 island exceed 10,000 square mile. Barbeau peak is the highest peek
where are most settlements in the Northwest Territory
along the Mackenzie River
what is the Oil reserves in Alberta
may exceed those of Saudi Arabia
the french settled 3 southernmost Maritime Provinces and called it what
region Acadia
A subpolar climate dominates the canadian sheild. Needle leaf evergreen trees and they become increasingly stunted as one travel north these coniferous forest is called what
taiga
Labrador
the peninsula labrador on the main land is cold year round
whats the capital Manitoba
winnipeg