The Western Provinces in Canada and the Western States in USA

Flashcards about the geography, economy, and culture of Western Canada and the Western USA.

What are the Western Provinces of Canada?

British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba

Name some of the Western States of the USA.

California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Colorado, Utah

What are some key geographical features of the Canadian Western Provinces?

Rocky Mountains, prairies, boreal forests

What are some key geographical features of the US Western States?

Sierra Nevada, Cascades, deserts, coastlines

What is Alberta's primary economic contribution to Canada?

Oil industry

What is Saskatchewan known for economically?

Wheat production

What are British Columbia’s main economic activities?

Forestry and fishing

Name key industries in California.

Tech and entertainment

What is a significant industry in Washington State?

Aerospace

Which state relies on tourism and agriculture?

Colorado

What similarities do Alberta and Texas share?

Economies rely heavily on oil and gas production.

Which Canadian province shares similar climates and landscapes to Washington State?

British Columbia

What industry do British Columbia and Washington State have in common?

Thriving forestry industries

Which province and state are landlocked regions with a strong agricultural base, particularly in cereal crops like wheat and corn?

Saskatchewan and Nebraska

Name two economic activities common to both Western Canada and the Western USA.

Agriculture, energy production, forestry

Describe one cultural similarity between British Columbia and Washington State.

Significant immigrant populations contributing to multicultural societies

Identify a geographical feature shared by Alberta and Colorado.

Rocky Mountains

Explain how the natural resources in Saskatchewan affect its economy.

Strong agricultural base, particularly in cereal crops like wheat

Compare and contrast the industries found in California and British Columbia.

California: tech and entertainment; British Columbia: forestry and fishing