Challenges and Regions of Canada & Latin American Influences

Flashcards covering key topics and vocabulary related to challenges, regions, and history of Canada, as well as Latin American influences.

Urbanization (Canada)

A challenge due to overcrowding.

Overfishing (Canada)

A problem that led to the loss of most of the fish in the Atlantic Ocean.

National Identity (Canada)

A challenge because some Canadians identify more with their province than with Canada as a whole.

Canadian Exports to US

85% of Canadian exports go to the US.

Middle Power (Canada)

Canada's role in helping trade with other countries.

Atlantic Canadian Provinces

Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.

Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Provinces

Quebec and Ontario.

St. Lawrence Seaway

Connects to the Great Lakes, known as Canada's Highway for transportation.

Prairie Provinces

Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.

British Columbia's Population

More than four-fifths live in or close to Vancouver.

Northern Territories

Contain rich resources like gold, silver, copper, zinc, and more minerals.

National Identity

When someone self-identifies what country they're from. Canada struggles with this because citizens often identify with their specific region.

Canada's Colonial History

First ruled by France, then awarded to Britain.

Inuit/Native Canadians

The first people to live in Canada, many living in villages near forests and rivers; some were nomads.

Latin American Economics

Historically based on coffee and bananas, while mining has been important. More recently, modern industries are expanding in cities.