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    This document provides an overview of cultural geography in Canada's central provinces. It discusses the location of cities in southern Canada due to cold northern temperatures. The Canadian Shield covers much of eastern Canada and has poor soil from glacial scraping. Few people live in the northern taiga and tundra regions due to subpolar climates. Quebec was originally settled by the French and remains culturally distinct despite being ruled by the British. Ontario has the largest population and economy in Canada, with over 90% of residents living near the Great Lakes in a warmer climate suitable for agriculture.

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    This document provides an overview of cultural geography in Canada's central provinces. It discusses the location of cities in southern Canada due to cold northern temperatures. The Canadian Shield covers much of eastern Canada and has poor soil from glacial scraping. Few people live in the northern taiga and tundra regions due to subpolar climates. Quebec was originally settled by the French and remains culturally distinct despite being ruled by the British. Ontario has the largest population and economy in Canada, with over 90% of residents living near the Great Lakes in a warmer climate suitable for agriculture.

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    This document provides an overview of cultural geography in Canada's central provinces. It discusses the location of cities in southern Canada due to cold northern temperatures. The Canadian Shield covers much of eastern Canada and has poor soil from glacial scraping. Few people live in the northern taiga and tundra regions due to subpolar climates. Quebec was originally settled by the French and remains culturally distinct despite being ruled by the British. Ontario has the largest population and economy in Canada, with over 90% of residents living near the Great Lakes in a warmer climate suitable for agriculture.

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    Cultural Geography

    Thursday, December 7th


    Warm Up
    The Answer is

    CANADA
    Central Provinces
    Cold temperatures mean cities are
    located in the south of the country.
    Great Lakes help with climate control,
    which keeps temperatures warmer and
    more humid.
    Farmland and cities were cleared out of
    the forests.
    Central Provinces
    Canadian Shield
    Solid mass of hard rock that covers
    most of eastern Canada.
    Soil is poor because glaciers scraped
    away the soil.
    Minerals are extracted from the rock.
    Central Provinces
    Canadian Shield
    Cold, subpolar climates mean few
    people live up north.
    Taiga coniferous forests that become
    stunted farther north.
    Tundra cold, northern areas where
    trees cant grow.
    Central Provinces
    Quebec
    Settled by the French, who hunted and
    trapped fur from beavers, mink, otter and
    muskrat.
    The French lost the Seven Years War in 1783
    to the British, who gained the land.
    Tensions between the French-speaking
    Quebecois and the rest of Canada still exist.
    Central Provinces
    Quebec
    Mosaic settlers who have kept their
    traditional cultures.
    Has tried to secede and become their own
    country, but has failed.
    Central Provinces
    Quebec
    St. Lawrence River largest Canadian River.
    Vital water route for both U.S. and Canada, links
    the Atlantic to the Great Lakes.
    Quebecs arable land is in the St. Lawrence River
    Valley; crops include fruit, vegetables, grains as
    well as dairy products and maple syrup.
    Central Provinces
    Quebec
    Quebec City capital and second largest city in
    the province.
    Montreal biggest city and commercial center
    of Quebec.
    2nd largest French speaking city in the world.
    Bilingual most Canadians speak English and
    French.
    Central Provinces
    Ontario
    2nd largest province, biggest population.
    Strong British heritage
    Shining Waters Iroquois word, due to
    250,000 lakes.
    Few people live in the cold north, which has
    mineral deposits of gold and nickel.
    Central Provinces
    Ontario
    90% of the population lives between Lake
    Huron and Lake Ontario.
    Warmer climate, more southern.
    Crops include orchards, vegetables and grains.
    Access to the Great Lakes = shipping
    Leads in Canadian automobile production.
    Central Provinces
    Ontario
    Toronto largest Canadian city.
    Center of banking in Canada
    Industrial center
    Most diverse city in North America
    Great Lakes last place Canada was invaded
    during the War of 1812.
    After the war, they agreed to demilitarize the
    border.
    Fostered Canadian identity.
    Central Provinces
    Ontario
    Ice Hockey invented 1850 by soldiers on the
    harbor of Kingston.
    Lacrosse invented by the First Nations and
    called baggataway. It was adapted by the
    French.
    Central Provinces
    Ontario
    Ottawa Canadas national capital
    British granted Canada the right to govern its
    internal affairs in 1837.
    July 1 Canada Day
    Government Parliamentary system.
    Still recognizes the British monarch as the Head
    of State.
    Each province has a premier
    Activity
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