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Canada

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A Northern Land

Between the U.S. and Canada is the

longest undefended border in the world.

*the border is patrolled by law-enforcement, but not military

personnel.

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A Northern Land

Canada borders 3 oceans: the Atlantic,Pacific, and Arctic.

2nd largest country behind Russia

It is made up of 10 provinces and 3territories.

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Provinces vs. Territories

Provinces are similar to states

The provinces are responsible for things

like schools, hospitals, local governmentand keeping highways in order.

Territories are largely governed by native

people, unless there are issues that involve

other nations.

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The Effect of Glaciers

As the glaciers moved and pushed theland down, they created a large, low

basin and many low areas.

Water filled the lowest points, and nowCanada has more lakes than any other

country in the world!

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The Canadian Shield

Huge, horseshoe shaped area made up

of hills worn down by glaciers is calledthe Canadian Shield.

Wrapped around the Hudson Bay, itcovers more than 1/2 of Canada!

Soil is not good for farming, butminerals (iron ore, copper, nickel, goldand uranium) are found in abundance.

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Appalachian Highlands

In the southeast there are rolling hills and low

mountains with forests and deep waterharbors along the rocky coast.

Laurentian Highlands

nearby

Dotted with farms

and forests.

Harbors along

the coasts.

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St. Lawrence and Great Lakes

Lowlands fertile lowlands between the highlands

Rich soil and most of Canadas farms,

people, and industries

Toronto

Niagra Falls

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The Interior Plains

An extension of the Great Plains

Huge, rolling prairie with very fertile soil Wheat and grains grown here

Herds of buffalo once roamed here,

now cattle ranches occupy the land.

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Rocky Mountains

Part of the cordillera (a group of mtn.

ranges that run side by side).

Scenic beauty brings tourists (Banff andJasper)

Rich in minerals

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The Pacific Coast

The Coast Mountains are also part of

the Cordillera.

Highest peak in Canada - Mt. Logan -19,551 ft, near the border with Alaska.

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Climate

Generally cool or cold in the high latitudes

Northern Canada is polar

Between 50-70N is subarctic with short,cool summers

Southeastern Canada (where most live) is

humid continental Southwest is marine west coast

East of the mtns. Is dry or partly dry.