Economic+Activity+Section

The Atlantic Region- In the 1800s,this region had a strong economy.Fishing in the Atlantic ocean made it easy to make a living. Recently overfishing has led to limits on fishing.Forestry is a growing industry,forestry companies are producing lumber as well as pulp for paper The Core Region-more than a third of Canada's farm products are grown here.The region has become a large producer of hydroelectric power. The Prairie Region-This region produces half the country's farm products.More then half of Canada's minerals are mined here.Much oil is trapped in the oil sands of northern Alberta. The Pacific Region-Metals and coal are mined in this region.Shippers on the coast carry Canadian products to all over the world. Many rivers have been dammed to produce hydroelectric power The Northern Region-Candian's from the south sometimes travel here to work for short periods.Many people in the territories believe that there are undiscovered precious Geoterms Forestry- the plating,growing and harvestry of trees Hydroelectric Power- electricity that is generated from the power of moving water Natural Resource- a useful material that is found in nature,such as water,wood ,coal,or oil Multiple Choice Questions

1.What region has metal and coals? a.The Northern Region b.The Pacific Region c.The Atlantic region

2.What region produces half the country's farm products? a.The atlantic region b.The prairie region c.The core region

3.What region has become a large producer of hydroelectric power? a.the core region b.the northern region c.the atlantic region