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Canada and Australia Geography Lesson

Canada and Australia Geography Lesson

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Social Studies

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6th - 8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Easy

Created by

MaryBeth Broxterman

Used 2+ times

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Where are the following political features found?

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United States

Greenland

Alaska

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Label the Oceans - one was not discussed, but I have confidence you can place it correctly

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Atlantic Ocean

Pacific Ocean

Arctic Ocean

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Label the following important bodies of water.

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Hudson Bay

St. Lawrence River

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Label the following important Physical Features

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Great Lakes

Rocky Mountains

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Where is the Canadian Shield?

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Match the following

Located in Eastern and Central Canada it is known for its mineral resources and thin rocky soil.

Large bodies of freshwater located between the United States and Canada.

Connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. It is important for trade because it connected the Atlantic to inland parts of North America

Connects the Atlantic and the Artic Oceans. It is important for trade.

A mountain range that stretches from British Colombia in Canada to the southwestern United States.

Canadian Shield

Great Lakes

St. Lawrence River

Hudson Bay

Rocky Mountains

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Multiple Choice

How would you describe the size of Australia compared to the continental United States?

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They are pretty close in size

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The United States is MUCH bigger

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Australia is MUCH bigger

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There is no comparison between the two

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Labelling

Label the Physical Features of Australia

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Ayers Rock (Mount Uluru)

Coral Sea

Great Barrier Reef

Great Victoria Desert

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Match the following

Largest reef system in the world. It is home to vast numbers of fish and other aquatic life.

Located off the Northeastern coast of Australia. It is the home of the Great Barrier Reef

An ancient rock formation in central Australia that is sacred to the Aborigines.

Largest desert in Australia. It is found in Southern and Western Australia.

The driest inhabited continent on Earth with about 20% of the landmass being classified as desert.

Great Barrier Reef

Coral Sea

Ayers Rock (Mount Uluru)

Great Victoria Desert

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