Land Use in Ontario
What is land use?
How land is used by people
What land feature has many trees?
Forest
What does population mean?
How many people live in an area
What is residential land used for?
Homes
What is a natural resource?
Something from nature people use, God created it.
Name one way land is used in Ontario.
Farming, homes, recreation, mining, logging
What jobs are connected to forests?
Logging, paper making
Where do most people live in Ontario: north or south?
Southern
What is commercial land used for?
Stores and businesses
Name one natural resource in Ontario.
Trees, water, metals, soil
Why were many towns built near Lake Ontario or Lake Erie?
Transportation, water, farming land
Why are some jobs seasonal?
They depend on seasons like summer or winter
Why do more people live in southern Ontario?
More jobs, cities, and services
Which area usually has quieter streets?
Residential
What natural resource comes from forests?
Lumber
What type of land use is farming?
Agricultural land use
What jobs are common near lakes and rivers?
Fishing, boating, tourism
What does population density mean?
Number of people in one area
Why do commercial areas have grid-like roads?
Easier to travel and find places, less traffic
Name one metal mined in Ontario.
Nickel, gold, copper, silver
Why is land near lakes good for cities and farming?
Flat, fertile land and access to water
Why do people work in pulp and paper mills?
Trees are used to make paper
Why do cities have more jobs than rural areas?
More businesses and services
Which land use would have more traffic? Why?
Commercial, because many people go there
Why are natural resources important?
They help us live and make things