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