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Canada
Section 1
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A Northern Land
Between the U.S. and Canada is the
longest undefended border in the world.
*the border is patrolled by law-enforcement, but not military
personnel.
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A Northern Land
Canada borders 3 oceans: the Atlantic,Pacific, and Arctic.
2nd largest country behind Russia
It is made up of 10 provinces and 3territories.
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Provinces vs. Territories
Provinces are similar to states
The provinces are responsible for things
like schools, hospitals, local governmentand keeping highways in order.
Territories are largely governed by native
people, unless there are issues that involve
other nations.
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The Effect of Glaciers
As the glaciers moved and pushed theland down, they created a large, low
basin and many low areas.
Water filled the lowest points, and nowCanada has more lakes than any other
country in the world!
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The Canadian Shield
Huge, horseshoe shaped area made up
of hills worn down by glaciers is calledthe Canadian Shield.
Wrapped around the Hudson Bay, itcovers more than 1/2 of Canada!
Soil is not good for farming, butminerals (iron ore, copper, nickel, goldand uranium) are found in abundance.
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Appalachian Highlands
In the southeast there are rolling hills and low
mountains with forests and deep waterharbors along the rocky coast.
Laurentian Highlands
nearby
Dotted with farms
and forests.
Harbors along
the coasts.
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St. Lawrence and Great Lakes
Lowlands fertile lowlands between the highlands
Rich soil and most of Canadas farms,
people, and industries
Toronto
Niagra Falls
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The Interior Plains
An extension of the Great Plains
Huge, rolling prairie with very fertile soil Wheat and grains grown here
Herds of buffalo once roamed here,
now cattle ranches occupy the land.
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Rocky Mountains
Part of the cordillera (a group of mtn.
ranges that run side by side).
Scenic beauty brings tourists (Banff andJasper)
Rich in minerals
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The Pacific Coast
The Coast Mountains are also part of
the Cordillera.
Highest peak in Canada - Mt. Logan -19,551 ft, near the border with Alaska.
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Climate
Generally cool or cold in the high latitudes
Northern Canada is polar
Between 50-70N is subarctic with short,cool summers
Southeastern Canada (where most live) is
humid continental Southwest is marine west coast
East of the mtns. Is dry or partly dry.