6th Grade Geography - Canada
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
