Location, Climate, Natural Resources, and Population of Canada and Australia

Standards Standards Essential Question SS6G6 The student will explain the impact of location, climate, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Canada. a. Describe how Canada’s location, climate, and natural resources have affected where people live. b. Describe how Canada’s location, climate, and natural resources impact trade. SS6G13 The student will explain the impact of location, climate, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Australia. a. Describe how Australia’s location, climate, and natural resources have affected where people live. b. Describe how Australia’s location, climate, and natural resources impact trade. Why do location, climate, and natural resources impact where people live in Canada and Australia?

Location- Canada Largest country in Western Hemisphere in LAND area. Shares a 3000 mile border with United States. 33 million people – which a small number based on land area. Most people live in Southern Canada near U.S. Most live in Urban Areas

Location- Canada Golden Horseshoe Zone Most live in this zone!

Trade- Canada Great Lake and St. Lawrence River provide important trade routes for Canada. Excellent railroads and highways make shipping easy. 9 major seaports allow or easy trade. Location near United States makes trade easy. **NAFTA allows for free trade with U.S and Mexico

Climate- Canada Southern part of Canada has warm summers and cold winters. 60 inches of rain per year with lots of snow. Long growing season allows for plenty of crops. Northern Canada-much COLDER!! Few Canadians live here because it is cold and frozen. Long, cold winters Short, cool summers Temperatures below freezing in SUMMER!!!

Natural Resources-Canada Water, Fish, Hydroelectricity Oil, Coal, Natural Gas Timber Many minerals found in the Canadian Shield Rich soil, large amounts of arable land, and a long growing season allows Canada to grow many crops.

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Location- Australia Australia is both a country and a continent. It is an island located in southern hemisphere. Large part of Australia is a desert known as the Outback. Most people will live in urban areas along the southeast coast of Australia where there is a mild climate, beaches, and plenty of rainfall. Trade with China because it is close to Australia.

Location- Great Barrier Reef World’s largest coral reef. 1,200 miles long. Located in the Coral Sea. 400 types of coral. 1,500 species of fish 4,000 types of mollusks (snails, claims, octopi, squid) Large Green Sea Turtle All depend on the Coral Reef for their habitat

Location- Ayers Rock Ayers Rock- huge, reddish rock that towers out of the ground. (Like Stone Mountain) Red color because large amounts of iron give it a rust appearance. Called “Uluru” by the Aborigines

Great Victorian Desert The Outback Ayers Rock is located here. Only gets 8 to 10 inches of rain each year. Very few people live here because it is too hot and dry!

Climate- Australia Climate varies across continent. Seasons are opposite of United States. Northern part of Australia is tropical – warm to hot all year. Desert- largest part of Australia- little to no rainfall Southeast and south west corners are the only areas with a mild climate- This is were most Australians live.

Natural Resources- Australia Coal Iron ore Oil Natural gas Worlds’ largest producer of diamonds and lead.

Questions Answer both questions with 4-7 sentences!! Where do most people live in Canada? WHY? Provide at least 3 reasons (think about location, climate, natural resources) Where do most people live in Australia? WHY? Provide at least 3 reasons. (Think about location, climate, and natural resources)