Definitions
What is Climate?
The weather conditions in an area over a long period of time.
Space for activities such as parks, playgrounds, sports, fields, and hiking trails.
Recreational
An area of land completely surrounded by water.
Island
What are the 3 Regions of Ontario?
Hudson Bay Lowlands
Canadian Shield
Great Lakes St. Lawrence Lowlands
Helping people explore new places.
Tourism
What is the difference between rural and urban?
Urban- City
Rural - Farm
Land used for housing, including single-family homes, apartments and condos.
Residential
An area flooded by water to create ponds.
Wetlands
This region is low-lying and marshy. There are a lot of wetlands. It is an important breeding ground for migratory birds.
Hudson Bay Lowlands
Growing crops and raising animals for food.
Agriculture
What does it mean when they say the trees are stunted?
This means that they do not grow very tall. This is because the soil is overly wet.
Land used for farming crops and livestock (animals).
Agriculture
A rocky landform created when a mountain wears away.
Shield
This region covers most of Ontario. It is a rocky region, with lakes and forests.
Canadian Shield
Extracting rocks and minerals from the earth.
Mining
What is Environmental Stewardship?
The responsible use and protection of nature.
Land used for businesses, such as stores, offices, restaurants, and malls.
Commercial
A natural flowing stream of freshwater.
River
Most of the population lives in this region. This region has flat and fertile farmland.
Great Lakes St. Lawrence Lowlands
Managing and harvesting forests.
Forestry
What is a reserve?
Land set aside by the Canadian government for use by indigenous communities.
Space for factories and warehouses.
Industrial
A flat highland with steep slopes.
Plateau
Names the 5 Great Lakes!
Huron
Ontario
Michigan
Erie
Superior
Making products using machines.
Manufacturing