Canada and Australia Geography Lesson

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Where are the following political features found?

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Alaska

United States

Greenland

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

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Pacific Ocean

Atlantic 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

• Canadian Shield

• Great Lakes

• St. Lawrence River

• Hudson Bay

• Rocky Mountains

Multiple Choice

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

• They are pretty close in size

• The United States is MUCH bigger

• Australia is MUCH bigger

• There is no comparison between the two

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Label the Physical Features of Australia

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Ayers Rock (Mount Uluru)

Great Victoria Desert

Coral Sea

Great Barrier Reef

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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

Australia

• Great Barrier Reef

• Coral Sea

• Ayers Rock (Mount Uluru)

• Great Victoria Desert

• Australia