Describe some PHYSICAL features that the US shares with Canada.
They share the Rocky Mountains, St. Lawrence River, and Niagara Falls. They also share some of the Great Lakes.
What are some primary physical features of Canada?
Rocky uplands, lakes, swamps, mountains, plains, jagged coastlines, snow-covered areas.
Why is PART of Canada covered in ice year round?
High latitudes, far north, near Arctic Ocean, far from equator
Which areas in Canada have a subarctic climate and which have a tundra/ice cap climate?
Much of central and northern Canada has SUBARCTIC climate. Far north of Canada has a TUNDRA/ICE CAP climate.
Where is the mildest (climate) area in Canada?
Along the coast of British Columbia
Why is Canada's Atlantic Coast such a rich fishing area?
When the cold waters from the Grand Banks mix with the warm waters from Gulf Stream, they create bunches of plankton. All the fish are attracted by the plankton, and go there to eat it. There are many fish in the Grand Banks.
Canada is the world's main source for which three mineral deposits?
Nickel, zinc, and uranium
How is Canada's vast forestry connect to the importance of their economic wealth?
Canada's vast forests give them resources such as pulp and newsprint. Canada trades and sells their newsprint to countries like the United States, United Kingdom, and Japan.
Timeline of the exploration and discovery of Canada.
1. The Inuit (Native People) were the first Canadians.
2. The Norse (Vikings) were the first Europeans in Canada.
3. Norse settles Newfoundland but abandoned their settlement in 1000 AD
4. More Europeans come to Canada in the 1400's
5. Trade between Europ
Know the general geographic area of New France when it was at its largest.
Quebec City
What is the name of the war where the British defeated New France, and how does it relate to the cultural diversity of Canada today?
The French and Indian War. More immigrants from many other countries started to settle.
How is the Canadian Pacific Railway important?
It connects British Columbia with the eastern provinces.
Where did immigrants in the 1800's and 1900's migrate from, and what economic prospects lured them here?
Britain, Russia, and Germany came for gold in the Yukon Territory. China, Japan, and India came for job opportunities.
How is Canada's governing powers alike and different from the US's federal government?
Parliament=Congress
Prime Minister=President
House of Commons=House of Representatives
Provinces=states
Premier=state government
Senate is appointed by prime minister. House of Commons elected by people.
What are the 4 regions and what provinces are in each of them?
The Eastern Provinces: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island(Maritime Provinces), Newfoundland, Labrador
The Heartland: Quebec, Ontario
The Western Provinces: Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia
The Canadian North: Yukon Territory
Who is Canada's primary trading partner?
The United States