Section 1-
Provinces � regional political divisions
Prairie � rolling, inland grassy area with fertile soil
Cordillera � a group of mountain ranges that run side by side
Canada is the second largest country in land area.
Canada has 10 provinces and 3 territories.
Nunavut is the newest province/territory in Canada.
Questions
2. What is unusual about the border between Canada and the United States?
It is the world�s largest undefended border.
4. In what type of climate do most Canadians live?
They mostly live in areas with humid continental climates.
Study Ditto: Guided Reading 5-1
Section 2
Fishing is Canada�s oldest industry.
Canada has a free market economy where people start and run businesses with limited government involvement.
Canada�s Six Economic Regions
Quebec
1. Largest province in land area
2. Popular area with tourists
3. Manufacturing and service industries are main economic industries
Newfoundland and Maritime Provinces
1. Maritime Provinces � Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island
2. Fishing is the major economic activity
3. Manufacturing and mining provides most of the jobs
4. Halifax is the major shipping center
North
1. Few people live here
2. Native Americans practice hunting and gathering
3. Far north is Arctic Wilderness
Ontario
1. Largest population and greatest wealth
2. Leading industrial region
3. Ottawa, the national capital, is in this region
Prairie Provinces
1. Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta make up this region
2. Farming and ranching are major economic activities
3. Ranchers here produce most of Canada�s cattle
4. Home to fastest growing cities in Canada
British Columbia
1. World�s leading producer of newsprint, paper used to make newspaper
2. Agriculture and fishing are strong economic activities
3. Vancouver is and important trade center and port
Quebec�s population is 80% French speaking.
They wish to secede from Canada because they feel they are different from other Canadians.
Study: Quiz 5-2
Section 3
Dominion � self-governing nation that accepts the British monarch as head of state
Parliamentary democracy � a government where voters elect representatives to a lawmaking body called Parliament.
Prime minister � official elected by the Parliament to lead the people of a country
Bilingual � referring to a country that has two official languages
Canada�s official languages are both English and French.
Questions
2. Who were the first people to live in Canada?
Native Americans and Inuits first lived in Canada.
4. What led to the settlement of western Canada?
A railroad was built that crossed the continent.
Study Ditto: Guided Reading 5-3