Provinces and Territories
Which province is on Canada’s west coast?
British Columbia
Which provinces make up the Prairie Provinces?
Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba
Which province is known for oil and gas production?
Alberta
What large physical region covers half of Canada and contains minerals?
Canadian Shield
What type of jobs are created by the forestry industry?
Logging, paper production, lumber mills
Which province is the smallest in land size?
Prince Edward Island
What region includes Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and PEI?
Atlantic Region
What natural resource is most important in British Columbia?
Forestry
What mountain range runs through British Columbia and Alberta?
The Rocky Mountains
What is one way people can protect natural resources?
Recycling, reducing waste, sustainable harvesting
Which territory is the furthest north?
Nunavut
What region includes Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut?
Northern Territories
What provinces are known for fishing industries?
Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, BC
What region is flat and good for farming?
The Interior Plains
How does tourism help Canada’s economy?
Creates jobs and brings money to communities
Which province has the largest land area?
Quebec
Which region is home to the Rocky Mountains?
(Provinces)
West region
BC, Alberta
What provinces produce a lot of hydroelectric power?
Quebec, Manitoba, BC, Newfoundland & Labrador
What major water system forms part of the border between Canada and the United States?
The Great Lakes
Why might oil and gas become less important in the future?
Environmental impact and shift to renewable energy
Which provinces make up Central Canada?
Ontario and Quebec
What region is known for the Great Lakes and dense population?
Province and / or Region name
Ontario
Central Canada
Name one renewable and one non-renewable resource found in Canada.
Renewable: Forestry or Hydro; Non-renewable: Oil or Mining
How do Canada’s lakes and rivers help the country?
Transportation, power, drinking water, tourism, etc.
Which natural resource do you think is most important for Canada’s future, and why?
Convince me!