Unit 2 Test
pacific region
What does it include: British Columbia (Most mountainous province) many islands and good harbor Settlement: 5 million people People live along western slopes of Rocky Mountains Many people of Asian Descent Culture: English in 1st language, Chinese in 2nd (most common), then Punjabi and Tagalog Climate: Marine West Coast; average winter temp. = 37°F (warmer than most of Canada) Winter surfing is popular, Rockies highest peak in Mt. Robson (12,972 ft.), lots of skiing Traditions: British influence is most strong here, architecture in Victoria look like castles Natural Resources: 1st was forestry and fishing, now=mining, shipping, and energy (hydroelectric sold to US)
Atlantic region
What does it include: Island of Newfoundland with Labrador, Peninsula of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick Settlement: 1st area settled, commercial fishing (until recently), challenges in maintaining population Culture: English is first language, some French settlements, farming and fishing Climate: humid continental, winter are very wet, Nova Scotia = hockey Traditions: lighthouses (because of fishing) Natural Resources: 1800's = strong economy because of good fishing, 1900's cod fishing closed. Farming is important too but small, Forestry is growing industry
Great Lakes biggest challenge
Non-point source pollution = pollution from many sources Examples = runoff
Canada's Settlement
First colonized by the French —-> turned over to Great Britain 1867: right to govern themselves, but still part of British Empire 1931: gained independence from GB Canada and US closely linked by trade 1994: NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement)
core region
Location: north of the Great Lakes. What does it include: Ontario & Quebec (two largest provinces) Settlement: Most Canadians live in this region. Largest cities: Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa Economic Activity: factories, banks, computer companies etc. Culture: Ontario = English, Quebec = French (both Canada's official languages). Quebec has attempted to form its own country. Climate: humid continental; cold winters, mild summers; lots of ice skating Traditions: architecture reflects British and French influences, Gothic revival style Natural Resources: 13% of farmland, lots of factories, hydroelectric power - Niagara Falls and St Commerce R.
prairie region
What does it include: Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta What does it look like: Central plains, grasslands, wooded country, plateaus Settlement: 6 million people fastest growing province is Alberta Culture: Europeans came to farm, but now oil attracts new people. 9/10 (90%) speak English Climate: southern = semi-arid to humid continental, northern = subarctic Churchill, Manitoba is called "Polar Bear Capital of the World" Natural Resources: 80% of total farmland - raising grains = wheat and barley, livestock. Mining = coal, nickel, copper, zinc, and uranium Oil in Alberta > oil in Middle East
northern region
What does it include: The Yukon Territory, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut Settlement: largest in land area, but smallest number of people 100,000 people live throughout all 3 territories Very expensive and few roads Culture: 90% speak English only, Inuit speak Inuktitut Climate: treeless tundra. Summer averages 37°F. People compete the dog sled races Traditions: long cold winters = igloo = "house", but can be made of other materials such as sod, stone, or wood. Inuits use house kits Natural Resources: some still nomadic, but most live in villages little business, few jobs → government, churches, or mining
Wapusk National Park
When: Est. 1996 Meaning: Cree Indian word meaning= "white bear Why it was created: Created to protect one of the world's largest polar bear denning areas. Where mother bears give birth each spring Location: north of Manitoba bordering Hudson Bay Tundra What else is there? Beluga whales, thousands of birds & wide variety of wildflowers
