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Grand Banks

A large fishing ground off the Atlantic coast near Newfoundland and labrador

where is most of Canada is Oreo and natural gas produced

Alberta

how are Canada is forest a valuable resource

they provide lumber and Pulp

which country has the longest coastline in the world

Canada

what are three important natural resources in Canada

Fish minerals forest and oil

what spectacular physical feature shared by the US and Canada

Niagara Falls

on which canadian coast might ports be closed part of the year? Why?

Northern, because it has ice year round

which part of Canada is the least lived in and why

The Arctic because it has frigid climate and ice covered terrains

why is ice hockey a popular sport in canada?

The colder climate limits warm weather outdoor activities

canadian sheild

a region of rocky uplands, lakes, and swamps that cover half of the country

which two countries have the longest undefended border in the world

canada and united states

what economic activity is probably important on canada's alantic coast

fishing

describe the environment in the artic region of canada

ice year round,(rugged snow-covered mountains and jagged coastlines) HARSH

what makes the Canadian shield a valuable resource

it contains many mineral deposits

why does Canada have a colder climate than the United States

it's Farther from the equator

why does southern Canada have A warmer climate than the northern Canada

it's closer to the equator

what is one factor that contributes to the mild climate along the coast of British Columbia

it's located near the Pacific ocean

which three minerals is Canada a main supplier of worldwide

nickel zinc and uranium

Pulp

softened wood fibers to make paper

what river links the great lakes to the alantic ocean

st. Lawrence river

3 bodies of water the united states and canada share

st. lawrence, Great Lakes, Alantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean

what physical features does the Niagara Falls flow between

the canadian province of Ontario and new york state


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