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Canada geo
Canada
Term | Definition |
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St. Lawrence river | This river is a major shipping route. The Seaway built connecting all the lakes together to the river uses canals and locks to link the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. |
Hudson Bay | This large body of water was named after an English explorer. |
Atlantic Ocean | This is the ocean that is located to the east of Canada |
Pacific Ocean | This is the ocean that is located to the west of Canada |
Great Lakes | These waterways are shared by the US and Canada. They include Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie and Superior. |
Rocky Mountains | Large mountain range located in western Canada |
Province | A political division in Canada that is similar to a state in the US |
Acid Rain | When pollutants mix with various forms of precipitation |
Deforestation | Clear-cutting forests |
Canadian Shield | This region surrounds Hudson Bay. It is rough and rocky. It contains many mineral resources. It is over mined. |