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Canada Physical Geo
Physical Geography of Canada
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Canadian Shield | Rugged regions around Hudson Bay where minerals are located. Overmining or mineral extraction is occurring here. |
| Great Lakes | The Five Lakes shared by the US and Canada. It is a major trade route. Acid Rain is a concern here. |
| Hudson Bay | Large waterway in Canada that was named after a British explorer |
| Rocky Mountains | Mountain range located in western Canada and shared by the US |
| Interior Plains | The plains region in central Canada where most of Canada's agriculture takes place located in the prairie provinces |
| Pacific Ocean | Ocean to the west of Canada |
| Arctic Ocean | Ocean to the north of Canada |
| Atlantic Ocean | Ocean to the east of Canada |
| St. Lawrence River | River that connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean |
| Province | A politcal division in Canada that is similar to a state |
| St. Lawrence Seaway | A series of locks and canals that link the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River together. |
| Quebec | The French-speaking province in Canada that practices the Catholic faith and some citizens want independence from the rest of Canada |
| United Kingdom | The European country that colonized and eventually took over Canada. It is the reason why many of Canada's people speak English, are Protestant (Christian), and a parliamentary democracy. |
| Nunavut | The province given to the native Inuit people by the government of Canada. |
| Acid Rain | The environmental concern shared by Germany's Black Forest and Canada's Great Lakes region. |
| Deforestation | The environmental issue in Canada's boreal forests. |
| French and English | The two main languages of Canada |
| Ottawa | capital of Canada |
| British Colombia | Province that is located on the Pacific Ocean |
| Ontario | Province where the national capital is located |
| Prince Edward Island | Smallest Province of Canada |
| Mixed | Type of economic system in Canada |
| Parliamentary Democracy | Type of government in Canada |
| US border in the south | Where do most Canadians live in Canada |