REGIONSA deeper look into Canadian

Regions

QUIZ #1

Complete the Quiz. Tomorrow you will need to know 4 terms for the quiz.

TERM DEFINITION

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2.

Directions: Complete the chart below, by selecting two (2) terms of your choice and writing out their definitions. Good Luck!

NAME: ____________________________

Region ClimateLandform Region Glacial PeriodEscarpment PlateauEcozone Transition ZoneBiome BoundaryT

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MS

BACKUP – REVIEW YESTERDAY Terms:

Regions, Landform Region, Escarpment, Ecozone, Biome, Boundary, Transition Zone, Plateau, Glacial Period, Climate

Mapping Techniques:Elements include: Title, Legend, North

Arrow (Compass Rose), Capitalize Provinces and Territories, Labels - Use black pen, Write Horizontally, Colour Appropriately, Be Accurate, Write your Name

Work on Map of Canada from yesterday (20 minutes) – Due Monday!

CROSS-CANADA SLOGAN MATCHYou have been put in charge of promoting Canada’s seven landform regions. See if you can match each of the following slogans to one of the regions shown on the map.

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1. Reach new heights in Canada’s highest mountains.

2. Find peace in our many natural harbours.

3. Everything is in “plain” view out here.

4. You’ll love our lakes!5. Mountains, Islands, and Ice.6. We’ve got the brightest lights

and the biggest cities.7. Discover the Northwest

Passage.8. Come watch the wheat grow.9. Stand tall among the towering

coastal trees.10.Our mines are yours to

discover!

WHAT IS A REGION? Complete the worksheet “What is a

Region?” with a partner. Regions in:

Our Classroom: storage region, teacher region, student region etc.

Our School: Cafeteria, Gym, Main Office, Resource Room, Upstairs/Downstairs etc.

Your Community: North St. Catharines – Welland Canal, Lake Ontario etc.

WHAT CHARACTERISTICS MAKE ONE REGION DIFFERENT FROM ANOTHER?

A. Soil B. Vegetation C. Climate D. Landform E. Animals F. Economic Activities G. Cultural Activities

FILL IN THE CHART

CHARACTERISTICS

THE GREAT LAKES-ST. LAWRENCE LOWLANDS REGION

A. Soil Fertile, rich in humus, ideal for agriculture, etc.

B. Vegetation Mixed vegetation, deciduous & coniferous, agriculture

C. Climate Cool winter, hot summer, moderate precipitation

D. Landform Lowlands, Niagara Escarpment etc.

E. Animals Canada Geese, Foxes, Squirrels, Skunks, Deer etc.

F. Economic Activities

Welland Canal, Tourism (Niagara Falls, NOTL, General Motors)

G. Cultural Activities

Many religions, ethnic groups, Grape and Wine Festival, etc.

QUIZ #2Complete the Quiz. Tomorrow you will need to know 6 terms for the

quiz.Directions: Complete the chart below, by selecting four (4) terms of your choice and writing out their definitions. Good Luck!

NAME: ___________________

TERM DEFINITION

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2.

3.

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RegionLandform RegionEscarpmentEcozoneBiomeBoundaryTransition ZonePlateauGlacial PeriodClimate

TERMS

Day 3

WORK ON QUESTION 4 STEPS A-G.

Complete the Graphic Organizer using the information from Question 3 and images.

Be creative! You will have some time to finish next day then you will hand it in by

the end of the period.

Complete the Quiz. Tomorrow you will need to know 6 terms for the quiz.