
Your task is to locate
each of the following geographical superlatives (things Canada is #1 for),
and then to place each one on the large base map of Canada provided. Complete
the map with appropriate map elements and shading. You may develop a symbol
for each item, but be certain that it relates to the item, and that you
include the symbol in your legend (labels don't need a legend)
____________________The
highest tides in the world (Bay of Fundy - 16.1metres)
____________________Most
easterly point in Canada (5237'W- Cape Race)
____________________Most
westerly point in Canada (141W - Mt. St. Elias )
____________________Most
foggy community (206 foggy days / year - St. John's)
____________________Largest
hydro-electric power development in Canada (10 283 MegaWatts - James Bay
Project)
____________________Province
with the highest percentage of forested land (88%)
____________________Most
populous city in Canada (1991 - 3 893 046 people)
____________________Longest
inland waterway to ocean shipping (3 790 km)
____________________Largest
bay in the world
____________________Biggest
island in Canada (507 451 km2)
____________________Canada's
Northernmost settlement and military base
____________________Canada's
Southernmost point and wildlife sanctuary
____________________Rainiest
place in Canada (4 386.8 mm / year)
____________________Highest
point in Canada (5 959 metres above sea level - Mt. Logan)
____________________Five
of the largest freshwater lakes in the world (name each one please)
____________________Canada's
geographic centre (________________N latitude, _____________W longitude)
Complete this assignment by labeling the items on the blank map you were given in class.