1. A look at the geographical regions Grade 5 Social Studies

2. Climate- the average of the weather conditions, in a given area, over a long period of time. Landforms- these are the physical features of the land Natural Resources- something found in the environment that meets peoples needs or wants. Industry- manufacturing Population- the number of people living in a given area Transportation- how people get from one place to another.

3. Cordillera Interior Plains Canadian Shield Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Lowlands Atlantic (Appalachian) North or Arctic

4. This region is made up of parts British Columbia, the Yukon Territory, Northwest Territory and Alberta. The word Cordillera means “chain of mountains”

5. The climate of the region is warm and humid because it is near the ocean. It is the rainiest place in Canada. In the summer, there is a lot of sunshine and rain In winter, it is foggy and there is a lot of snow. But there is more rain than snow.

6. The major geographical features of the Cordillera region are the mountains, valleys, plateaus, islands and coast

7. The regions main resources are trees, minerals and water. There are many lakes, rivers and glaciers. The regions climate is great for growing a lot of fruits and vegetables.

8. The major industries are forestry, mining, fishing, beef and dairy cattle, agriculture- fruits, vegetables and wineries.

9. People travel in a variety of different ways. From cars, bikes, public transportation to boats, ferries and of course walking. Goods are transported by boat, train and truck. Vancouver is an important port along the west coast.

10. The major city in this region is Vancouver. A lot of people choose to live along the coast of British Columbia because of the scenery and warm climate.

11. The Interior Plains is made up of the following provinces and territories: Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and the Yukon.

12. The predominant landforms of the plains is of course the plains. There are of course hills, hoodoos, and valleys. This region contains many different types of wetlands, rivers, and lakes.

13. Winters are long and cold. Temperatures vary from place to place in the region. Chinook winds in the south warm up the region. Summers are hot and dry. This region gets the most sunshine, making for a perfect growing season.

14. The prairies provide great soil, land for growing grain and grazing cattle. The region is rich in minerals, especially oil and natural gas.

15. The major industries in this region are farming, and all of the subsequent industries. Mining, especially in oil and gas, is the biggest industry in this region. Ranching, which includes dairy, cattle and other various livestock.

16. Most of the transportation is done by truck. They travel along the many highways, along the region. Goods are still transported with the railway. Goods are not transported in the rivers.

17. The biggest cities in this region are Calgary and Edmonton and Saskatoon. Most people moved here to begin farming.

18. The Canadian Shield is the largest region in Canada. It is made up of Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and

19. The Canadian Shield is made up of bedrock, hills, cliffs, and boreal forest. The boreal forest is the largest forest region in Canada.

20. The climate of the Canadian Shield is quite diverse. In the north, it is quite cold, like the arctic and in the south, the weather is seasonal.

21. The natural resources of the Canadian Shield are lumber from the boreal forests. The land is full of minerals. The is very little soil, so there is not good farmland in this region.

22. The two dominate industries are mining and forestry. Tourism is also an important industry.

23. Transportation in this region is diverse. Trucks, railroads, plane, sled dog, and snowmobiles, are used to cover such a large area.

24. This is the largest region and it has one of the smallest populations. This is due to the landscape of the region being so uninhabitable.

25. The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence region is located in the lower half of Ontario and Quebec, along the St. Lawrence river and the borders the Great Lakes.

26. This region is comprised of lakes, rivers, lowlands, hills, and farmland. The major geographical feature of this region is Niagara Falls.

27. The climate of this region is heavily influenced by the Great Lakes. They moderate temperature by cooling in the summer and warming in the winter. The climate is milder, but the area is prone to heavy snowfall.

28. Water is a very valuable resources in this region. Water is used for transportation and hydroelectricity. The soil is great for agriculture.

29. The major industries in this region are farming and agriculture. Industry is very big in this region, as most of the country’s manufacturing is done in this region. Most of the country’s shipping is done in this region.

30. The St. Lawrence seaway allows goods to be shipped both in and out of the country. It is an important transportation port. This region has important airports, trucks transport on highways, out of this region.

31. This region has the largest population in the entire country. It is the smallest region in land area, but has the highest population in Canada. Major cities are Toronto, Quebec, Montreal, and Ottawa.

32. The region is also known as the Appalachian region. This region is made up of Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick.

33. The land of this region is made up of islands, coasts, hills, valleys and beaches. The land in this region is similar to the coast of British Columbia.

34. The climate in this region is mild. It is not too hot in the summer and it is not too cold in the winter. It is a wet climate, most of the year.

35. The ocean provide a lot of resources for this region. Fish, lobster and other sea creatures are important for this region. Minerals, soil, lumber and water are also important resources.

36. Industry The major industries in this region revolve around fishing. There is also farming, lumber and mining.

37. Major forms of transportation in this region are planes, trains and boats. As well as the airplane.

38. One of the first places settled in Canada. Majority of the region was populated by Scottish and Irish settlers from England. Major cities are Halifax, St. John’s and Fredericton.

39. This region is most uninhabitable region in Canada. This region includes the territories of Nunavut, Northwest and Yukon.

40. This region has long, cold winters and short, cool summers. The temperature only gets to o degrees Celsius in the summer.

41. This region is primarily covered in ice. Some of it does thaw in the summer, but only a part of the tundra.

42. Oil and gas Fish Whales Minerals.

43. Oil and gas is an important industry. Fishing and whaling used to be important regions, but have begun to drop off because of the threat of extinction

44. People travel in this region mostly by dog sled or kayak. People who can afford it, can travel by snowmobile or airplane.

45. This region has a very small population because it is difficult live in this region. Most people who live in this region have been living here for hundreds of year. They are the Inuit First Nation.