1. The Provinces and Territories of Canada

2. The Capital Cities of our Provinces and Territories

3. THE PHYSIOGRAPHIC REGIONS OF CANADA
A physiographic region is a territory that shares similar natural features. These features can include relief, rock types and water systems. The natural features that are found in each physiographic region have influenced the life of the people that settle there.

4. Which region do we live in???

5. A different perspective…

6. A few pictures…

7. The St. Lawrence Lowlands
ST. LAWRENCE LOWLANDS
Relief
(What is the shape of the land?)
Plains (flat)
Natural Resources
(What do we find there that we can use to make money for the economy?)
Agriculture
(due to fertile soil)
Timber (wood)
Minerals
Water and River Systems
(What are some major bodies of water? How is water used there?)
The St. Lawrence River
(important for transportation and industries) 
Climate
(Temperature? Precipitation?)
Warm summer continental 
Other info?
Best suited for settlement (despite cold winters)
Fur trade began here 
Draw a picture!

8. The local scenery of the St. Lawrence Lowlands

9. The Appalachians APPALACHIANS Relief Natural Resources
APPALACHIANS
Relief
(What is the shape of the land?)
Rounded mountains 
Natural Resources
(What do we find there that we can use to make money for the economy?)
 Trees/Timber
Mining (coal & iron)
Agriculture (in some areas)
Water and River Systems
(What are some major bodies of water? How is water used there?)
 water flows out to the Atlantic Ocean
Climate
(Temperature? Precipitation?)
 Warm summer continental
Other info?
 Fur Trade
Draw a picture!

10. The Appalachians have many old worn down mountains

11. A couple more of the Appalachians…

12. Let’s look at the Canadian Shield
Canadian Shield
Relief
(What is the shape of the land?)
Plateau
(rugged terrain) 
Natural Resources
(What do we find there that we can use to make money for the economy?)
Trees/Timber
Fur bearing animals
Water
Water and River Systems
(What are some major bodies of water? How is water used there?)
 Many lakes and rivers
Climate
(Temperature? Precipitation?)
 Subarctic
Other info?
 Forests + Lakes = Animals
Thin rocky soil = can’t grow crops here
Draw a picture!

13. The Canadian Shield in action!

14. The Hudson Bay Lowlands
Hudson Bay Lowlands
Relief
(What is the shape of the land?)
Wetlands (marshy) 
Natural Resources
(What do we find there that we can use to make money for the economy?)
Very few 
Water and River Systems
(What are some major bodies of water? How is water used there?)
 Water flows out to Hudson Bay
Climate
(Temperature? Precipitation?)
 Subarctic
Other info?
Draw a picture!

15. The Hudson Bay Lowlands… a land far away!

16. Based on your knowledge of the characteristics of the physiographic regions, which region do you think would be best for people to settle in?
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Why?
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