Canada’s Seven Physical Regions

Directions:

Using the following MAP, name and colour each of Canada’s physical region. o Use a separate colour for each region. o Label each region with its correct name. o Put your name on the map

Using the following CHART, fill in each box under each of the headings. o Use point form when describing each heading – Note-taking form. o Ensure there are 2-3 points for each heading. o Research each topic/heading by using an atlas and/or by searching on-line. o Print or write neatly.

The 7 physical regions of Canada:

1. Western Cordilleras (Rocky Mountains) 2. Interior Plains 3. Canadian Shield 4. Arctic\Innuitians 5. Hudson Bay/Artic Lowlands 6. Saint Lawrence Lowlands and the Great Lakes 7. Appalachians (of the Atlantic region).

Research Links for Canada’s Physical Regions:

http://www.craigmarlatt.com/canada/images&downloads/downloads_maps.html

http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/phillie/InternationalExchange/Canada/Physical%20Regions/Physical_Regions/index.htm

http://members.shaw.ca/kcic1/geographic.html

http://web2.uwindsor.ca/edfac/student/griff-3.htm

http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/cgkidsatlas/flash/mapIt.html

http://www.yourcanada.ca/geography/regional/

http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0009095

 

 

Physical Region:  

Location  Characteristic/Landforms  Climate  Natural Resources 

       

Physical Region:  

Location  Characteristic/Landforms  Climate  Natural Resources 

       

PHYSICAL REGIONS OF CANADA