Transcript canada power point notes 2016-2017

» Canada
Toronto, Canada
Grizzly Bear in Banff
National Park
Parliament Building
Ottawa, Canada
Inuit people in Nunavut
A) The Land
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Atlantic Ocean on the east coast.
Pacific Ocean on the west coast.
Arctic Ocean lies to the north of Canada.
Canada has more lakes (2 million+) than
the rest of the world combined.
• Canada is the 2nd largest country (size) in
the world.
• Canada has 10 provinces and 3
territories.
• Only 4.7% of land is arable.
B) Landforms
• Canada has 6 physical regions.
• 1) Appalachian Highlands- On the
southeastern coast. Rolling hills &
low mountains. There are lots of
forests in this region.
• 2) St. Lawrence & Great Lakes
Lowlands- Form major waterways
leading into central Canada.
Lowlands with rich soil and vital
transportation routes. U.S. and
Canada built St. Lawrence Seaway to
help with shipping. Niagara Falls is
located in this region.
Niagara Falls
Cave of the Winds Tour
• 3) Canadian Shield & Arctic Islands
• More than half of Canada’s entire
land area is here.
• Lots of ice and snow.
• Hundreds of lakes carved by
glaciers.
• Evergreen forests where you will
find deer, elk, and moose.
• Rich in mineral resources (Iron ore,
Copper, Nickel, and Gold)
• What are the
3 animals you
would find in
the Canadian
Shield’s
forests?
• 4) Interior Plains• Great Plains in the U.S. is the same
as in Canada.
• Forests and Lakes in northern part.
• Southern part has rolling prairies.
• Rich mineral resources (petroleum,
natural gas)
5) Rocky Mountains• An area called cordillera.
• Known for scenic beauty and
rich mineral resources.
6) Pacific Coast• Mt. Logan is Canada’s highest
peak.
• Several mountains in this
area.
C) Climate
• Has a cool or cold climate because
it lies in the high latitudes.
• Northern Canada has a very cold
polar climate.
• The southeastern part of Canada
has a humid continental climate,
and this is where most of the
people live.
• 90% of the population lives within
100 miles of the U.S. border.
HOMEWORK
• Canada map due Thursday!
(35 points)
D) Canada’s Economy
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15th best economy in the world.
Unemployment rate- 6.9%%
Population below poverty line- 9.4%
Exports- #12 (U.S. 77%) Imports- #8(U.S.
53%, China 12%)
• Canada’s major economic activities are
manufacturing, service industries, and
farming. Service Industries most imp.
• There are 3 economic regions in Canada.
1) Eastern Canada
• Fishing is huge for this region.
• Gov’t regulates how many fish
may be caught in these waters.
• Most people hold jobs in
manufacturing, mining, and
tourism.
• Halifax is a major shipping port
city.
2) Quebec and Ontario
• About 25% of Canadians live in the province
of Quebec.
• Montreal an important city lies on the St.
Lawrence river and is a major financial and
industrial center.
• Quebec is the capital city and was founded
by the French in 1608.
• Ontario is the province that has the most
people and the greatest wealth.
• Toronto is Canada’s largest city.
• Ottawa is the national capital of Canada.
3) Prairie Provinces and
British Columbia
• Farming and ranching are major
economic activities.
• Lots of wheat and they export this
to Europe and Asia.
• Thick forests in this area and this
help’s make Canada the world’s
leading producer of newsprint.
• Vancouver is the main pacific
ocean port city.
E) Canada’s People
• 35.3 million people (#38 in world)
• Two official languages: English (59%) and
French (22%)
• Main religion: Roman Catholic (39%)
• 82% of people live in an urban setting
• Life expectancy: 81.9 (#19 in world)
• Literacy rate: 99% *Age 15 and over who
can read and write.
• Safe drinking water: 99.8%
F) Canada’s Government
• Capital:Ottawa Gov’t: Parliamentary Democracy
• Head of State: Queen Elizabeth II (Since 1952);
represented by Gov. General David Johnston
(10/1/10)- Carries out most of gov’t ceremonial
duties. 5 yr. term! (Extended it until Sept. 2017)
• Head of Gov’t: Prime Minister- Justin Trudeau
(10/19/15)
• National Holiday: Canada Day (7/1/1867)
• In 1982 Canada changed their constitution.
Canada’s History
• 1000 AD- Vikings from Iceland and Greenland were
the first known Europeans to reach N.A. Some
historians believe this was at Newfoundland and
Labrador.
• New France (1604-1688)- Off of Canada’s east coast.
This empire lasted about 150 years and established
the French culture and heritage in Canada. (Fur trade
was big)
• British conquest and rule (1689-1815)- French and
English colonists had wars fighting over land. British
won Quebec as well as other areas. Total control of all
Canada in 1763 and held it as a colony for about 100
years.
Canada’s History con’t
• 1867-Different colonies of Canada became
known as one nation known as Dominion of
Canada
• Canada entered World War 1 to aid the U.K
and its allies.
• 1931- Canada became an independent
nation.
• The Inuit were among the first people to
inhabit Canada. In 1999 the Canadian gov’t
created a homeland (Nunavut) for Canada’s
Inuit people.
G) Canada’s Flag
• Left side of flag-Red vertical Rectangle
• Middle of flag- White Square with an 11
pointed red maple leaf in center of white
square
• Right side of flag-Red vertical Rectangle