Chapter 8 Canada

SECTION 1

List two resources that the west has? Focus Question List two resources that the west has?

Atlantic Provinces Southeast Corner of Canada All 4 border the Atlantic ocean Landscape: Rocky, Mountainous, hundreds of rivers and lakes are located in the region. Thick deciduous and coniferous forests Called the “maritime Provinces”

Atlantic Provinces Most residents live along the coast Most rely on the rivers, lakes, and seas as their source of income and supply of meat. The Atlantic provinces are the smallest region of Canada 5% of the land mass 8% of the population Many people are fishers Fish, shrimp, crab Several people are farmers Dairy cattle

The Great Lakes an the St. Lawrence Provinces Makes up the core of Canada’s population and economic activity Has three distinct landscapes Canadian shield Poor soil and a cold climate, but rich minerals Hudson Bay lowlands Flat, sparsely populated region, swampy St. Lawrence Lowlands Rich soil, mild climate 60% of Canada's population Ontario and Quebec are the two main regions

Ontario Central location Excellent waterways Rich soil Abundant minerals/resources Economic center Toronto The “New York” of Canada Ottawa

Quebec Largest province Canadian shield covers most of the land which is why it doesn’t have as large population as other areas Montreal Oldest part of Canada Formed in 1608

The Prairie Provinces Southwestern portion of Canada Farming provinces Wheat and other grains Cattle ½ the population lives in Cities Winnipeg is the main city Province has rolling land that is used mostly for farmland

British Columbia Located in the western portion of Canada Vancouver is the main city 4/5 the population lives in Vancouver Abundance of natural resources Fishing, logging, mining One of the wealthiest provinces Vancouver is the Florida of Canada It is the retirement capitol of Canada

Northern Territories Canada's northern region Very cold climates Contains 40% of the land Contains 1% of the Population Very cold climates A large portion of the population is Inuit and Natives Very Rich Region Gold, oil, natural gas, and copper Most of the wealth is buried beneath the earth because of the permafrost and the extreme climates

Section 2 and 3

What are the 5 regions of Canada? Focus Question What are the 5 regions of Canada?

Canada Struggle to build a national identity 40 % British 27% French Native Inuit were the first people France was the first European Nation Britain also gained control Quebec is French descent All other Canada is British descent

Other Groups Intuits Native Canadians Asian German Italian Dutch Other Europeans Canada has united as a whole But lacks a national identity

Canada Prosperous Nation High Standard of Living High GNP Urbanization 77% live in cities Created Challenges Overcrowding and Pollution

Links with the U.S. Longest undefended boarder in the world 5,000 miles long Cultural Links Shared interest Economic Links Buys 25% U.S. Exports U.S. buys 85% Canada's Exports NAFTA

Links with the World Canada is a “middle power” Canada has close ties to Britain Britain, U.S., Canada Tries to Maintain peace between nations.

Why does Canada lack a national identity? Focus Question Why does Canada lack a national identity?