Canada's Amazing Landforms and Waters

Exploring the Geography of Our Great Nation Grade 7 Social Studies

What Are Landforms?

Natural features of Earth's surface Shaped by forces like water, wind, and ice Include mountains, plains, plateaus, and valleys Take millions of years to form

Canada's Major Landform Regions

The Mighty Rocky Mountains

Part of the Western Cordillera region Formed by tectonic plate collisions Home to Canada's highest peaks Rich in natural resources like coal and metals

Plains vs. Plateaus

{"left":"Large areas of flat or gently rolling land\nExcellent for farming and agriculture\nInterior Plains cover much of central Canada\nFormed by ancient seas and glacial activity","right":"Elevated flat areas higher than surrounding land\nCanadian Shield is a type of plateau\nContains some of the world's oldest rocks\nRich in minerals and forest resources"}

Landform Detective Challenge

Look at the photo clues Identify the landform type Explain how you know Discuss with your partner

Canada's Incredible Water Bodies

Home to 20% of world's fresh water Great Lakes system shared with USA Longest coastline of any country Major rivers like Mackenzie and St. Lawrence

Think About It

How do you think Canada's landforms and waters have influenced where people choose to live? Consider: farming, transportation, resources, and climate

How Glaciers Shaped Canada

Ice Age glaciers covered most of Canada Carved out valleys and lake basins Left behind fertile soil in some areas Created the Great Lakes system

Why Canada's Geography Matters

Influences where we live and work Provides natural resources for our economy Affects our climate and weather patterns Shapes our national identity and culture