Question

unit 6: introduction to the united states and canada
canada
physical regions

1. color the arctic lands region blue
2. color the cordillera region orange
3. color the interior plains region yellow
4. color the canadian shield region brown
5. color the hudson bay lowland regions green
6. color the great lakes - st. lawrence lowlands region black
7. color the appalachian uplands region yellow
8. how many more regions does canada have than the united states?
9. canadas population is in the south, leaving most of

the northern country lightly inhabited. (fill in the missing information)

Explanation:

For question 34: First count Canada's physical regions from the map: Arctic Lands, Cordillera, Interior Plains, Canadian Shield, Hudson Bay Lowlands, Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Lowlands, Appalachian Uplands (total 7). The United States has 4 main physical regions (Appalachian Mountains, Interior Plains, Rocky Mountains, Coastal Plains). Subtract the US region count from Canada's.
For question 35: Canada's southern areas have milder climate, better access to resources and infrastructure, so population is concentrated there.

Answer:

1. Canada has 3 more regions than the United States. (7 - 4 = 3)
2. concentrated (or heavily concentrated)