Regions
Objectives
1) To reinforce an understanding of the fundamental geography theme - Regions.
2) To review and identify the physical regions of Canada
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Let's look at the fundamental geography theme - regions and identify the physical regions of Canada.

Regions are areas that have similar characteristics, according to a set of chosen criteria. Regions are the basic units of geographic study.

Regions can be based on criteria as diverse as climate to natural vegetation to life expectancy to language to available health care to international trade.

In this lesson, you are going to review the Physical Regions of Canada which you learned in Social Studies 10.

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Assignment Work
Match each image above with one of the six physical regions shown on the map. Also include for each image two clues that helped you to make your decision.  
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