1. Canada Physical Geography

2. Physical Features Canada is the 2 nd largest country in the world, only Russia is larger. Canada is the 2 nd largest country in the world, only Russia is larger. The US and Canada share the mighty Rocky Mountains as well as broad plains across the west. The US and Canada share the mighty Rocky Mountains as well as broad plains across the west.

3. Physical Features The St. Lawrence River links the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes. The St. Lawrence River links the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes. The US and Canada also share Niagara Falls. It is located on the Niagara River between Ontario and New York and between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. The US and Canada also share Niagara Falls. It is located on the Niagara River between Ontario and New York and between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. Funny story! Funny story!

4. Physical Features The Canadian Shield is an area of rocky uplands containing swamps and wasteland. The Shield curves around Hudson Bay and covers half of Canada. The Canadian Shield is an area of rocky uplands containing swamps and wasteland. The Shield curves around Hudson Bay and covers half of Canada.

5. Physical Features Canada stretches north all the way to the Arctic Ocean. Many islands are found just off of Hudson Bay that can be quite rugged and prove to be a difficult environment for animals – arctic wolves, polar bears and reindeer are some that have adapted. Canada stretches north all the way to the Arctic Ocean. Many islands are found just off of Hudson Bay that can be quite rugged and prove to be a difficult environment for animals – arctic wolves, polar bears and reindeer are some that have adapted.

6. Climate Location plays a huge part in Canadian climate. Since it is far above the equator, climates run cool to very cold. As a matter of fact, areas near the Arctic stay frozen year round. Location plays a huge part in Canadian climate. Since it is far above the equator, climates run cool to very cold. As a matter of fact, areas near the Arctic stay frozen year round.

7. Climate Although ½ of the country is extremely cold, the central and eastern parts are humid and relatively dry. Although ½ of the country is extremely cold, the central and eastern parts are humid and relatively dry. The mildest, however, is the west coast in British Columbia, which features rainy winters and mild temperatures. Inland areas are colder and drier The mildest, however, is the west coast in British Columbia, which features rainy winters and mild temperatures. Inland areas are colder and drier

8. Resources Canada is incredibly rich in Natural Resources. Fishing is right at the top of the list. The Grand Banks is an area where the cold water of the Labrador Sea meets the Gulf Stream creating ideal fishing conditions – providing great food supply such as plankton. Canada is incredibly rich in Natural Resources. Fishing is right at the top of the list. The Grand Banks is an area where the cold water of the Labrador Sea meets the Gulf Stream creating ideal fishing conditions – providing great food supply such as plankton.

9. Resources Minerals are another valuable resource. Canada is a main source for nickel, zinc and uranium. They also have lead, copper, gold and silver as well as potash deposits in Saskatchewan. Minerals are another valuable resource. Canada is a main source for nickel, zinc and uranium. They also have lead, copper, gold and silver as well as potash deposits in Saskatchewan.

10. Resources Alberta is the home of most of Canada’s petroleum and Natural Gas. Alberta is the home of most of Canada’s petroleum and Natural Gas. Forests run across Canada providing lumber and pulp for paper products. The US, UK and Japan get much of their newsprint from Canada Forests run across Canada providing lumber and pulp for paper products. The US, UK and Japan get much of their newsprint from Canada

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12. Exit How do Canada’s resources affect its economy? How do Canada’s resources affect its economy? Tomorrow: Canadian History and Culture Tomorrow: Canadian History and Culture