1. “Studying REGIONS in Canada”

2. 1. Regions (definition)
A REGION – is an area with certain characteristics that set it apart from other areas. There are three types of Regions.
a. SINGLE FACTOR REGIONS – defined by one characteristic
Examples ____________________
b. MULTI-FACTOR REGIONS – defined by two or more characteristics
c. FUNCTIONAL REGIONS – a region that performs a certain function, action or process.

3. 2. WHY DO WE HAVE REGIONS?
Easier to understand information when we divide info into smaller parts

4. 3. WHAT IS A LANDFORM REGION?
Is a part of the earth with a unique set of physical features that people often use to meet their needs.

5. CANADA’S LANDFORM REGIONS
List all 7 Landform Regions using Page 37 in Text.
Western Cordillera
Interior Plains
Arctic Lowlands
Innuition Mountains
Canadian Shield
Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Lowlands
Appalachians

6. 4. How did Canada Form?
Read bottom of page 38 in Test.
Answer the following Question.
Explain how Canada’s Basic Structure can be compared to a tree. How is it different?

7. 5. Natural and Human Features
THIS IS A REVIEW!!!!!!
List all the Natural (Physical) features of the region you live in.
List all the Human features of the region you live in.

8. Great Lakes St. Lawrence Lowlands
Natural Features
Great Lakes St. Lawrence Lowlands

15. Great Lakes St. Lawrence Lowlands
Human Features
Great Lakes St. Lawrence Lowlands