Regional Geography

Questions
1. Are there geographical regions in China or Korea? Explain in 3-5 sentences.
There are eight major geographical regions.Tibetan Plateaus,Southwest,Maritime South,Lower Yangzi/South Central China,Northwest,Loess Plateau,North China Plain and the Northeast. They all have their typical things.


2. Post 3 pictures of China's or Korea's regional geography. It can be photographs. Explain each picture in 5-8 sentences.

Tibetan Plateaus

Tibetan Plateaus is a famous region in the world. It is 3500 by 1500 kilometers , averaging more than 5000 meters in elevation. It is the largest and highest region in the world. The Himalaya-Karakoram is here. This region contains not just Mount Everest, 13 other peaks are higher than 8000 meters, hundreds of 7000-meter peaks each higher than anywhere else on Earth. This is really a great area.

The Yangtze river

The Yangtze river is 6,300 km long, it is the largest river in China, and the third largest in the world, next only to the Nile in Africa and the Amazon in South America. This region is much wetter than other places in China.It is called "golden waterway". From this name, I can know how Chinese like this river. the Yangtze is a transportation that links west and east. The middle and lower Yangtze River areas have a warm and humid climate.

Loess Plateau

This is a traditional place, if you translate it from the Chinese name, it is called "Yellow soil plateau". As you can see in the picture, this region is very yellow... It is located in the middle of Yellow river, so people live in here is yellow, much darker than others. Lots of sand come from here. So Chinese are trying to grow more trees...

3. What have you learned about regions so far? Explain in 5-8 sentences.

I learned about the regions in China. That is much more than Canada, but most of them are dirty... The 8 regions are Tibetan Plateaus,Southwest,Maritime South,Lower Yangzi/South Central China,Northwest,Loess Plateau,North China Plain and the Northeast. This is the real great China.
I'd rather learn about Canada than China, these 8 regions are similar.

When you are done, you have free time!

Climate Continued!

After learning about the topography of this region, we are going to look at the climate and vegetation of this region.

The climate of the Interior Plains is a continental climate. This means the temperature of this region is affected by this region's location in the heart or center of the continent.

Since this region is in the center of the continent, it is far from the ocean. The ocean helps to keep a moderate climate. Without it, this region has a climate of extremes. It has long, hot summers and cold winters.

1a. Translate ocean into Chinese or Korean.

海洋

1b. Which Canadian province is closest to the Pacific Ocean?

British Columbia is the closest to the Pacific Ocean.

1c. Which Canadian provinces is closest to the Atlantic Ocean?

New foundland is the closest to the Atlantic Ocean.

2. Find a picture of the Pacific Ocean you like. Explain why you like it in 3-5 sentences.

This is a Pacific Ocean Image of Oregon Coast. The big rocks are very cool. The shore is thick as you can see. I think this isn't a photograph but a drawn picture. This artist is talented.

3. Find a picture of the Atlantic Ocean you like. Explain why you like it.in 3-5 sentences.

I should say the child is so happy! He is raising his thumb. The water is clean, it is colored in different blue color. Side near the shore is pure,no color;the further side turns deeper and deeper. The mountains are green,or is it an island?

4. Why would the Interior Plains region's climate be affected by the ocean. What does the ocean do for the climate? Explain in 5-8 sentences. Look at your past lesson.

The Interior plains are not affected by the ocean's wet weather. The area is dry.According to the http://projects.cbe.ab.ca/ict/2learn/kdwajda/canada/studentwork/plains.htm,Summers can be between 10ºC and 30ºC. Winters are cold. January can be between -10ºC and -30ºC. I guess it is because of no ocean. Water can make the temperature different, if there's no water, it will be hotter.

5. What continent is the Interior Plains region on? Explain in 3-5 sentences.

It is in North America.

Interior Plains are located in Canada, and Canada is in the North America...So of course it is in North America.



6. Where is the Interior Plains region on this continent? What provinces are in this region?


It is in the middle of this continent.
This region contains Alberta,Manitoba and Saskatchewan.(I guess)

7. What did you learn today?
Geography of Interior Plains. The continents, the climate,and how it is affected by ocean.
I think the region is very big, and very important in North America. It is a big part in this continent.

The Interior Plains - Climate

The Interior Plains - Climate

REMEMBER TO USE COMPLETE SENTENCES TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS

After learning about the topography of this region, we are going to look at the climate and vegetation of this region.The climate of the Interior Plains is a continental climate. This means the temperature of this region is affected by this region's location in the heart or center of the continent.

1. What is a continent? Find a picture of a continent. Post it here. Explain in 3-5 sentences what you see.

This is Australia. This continent is really small, it only contains Australia and New Zealand. I think Australia is very lucky, because the continent uses it's name.

2. Find a map of all the continents in the world. Post it here. Explain what you see in 3-5 sentences.

There are 7 continents in the map. They are North America,South America,Africa,Europe,Asia,Australia and Antarctica. Asia seems to be the largest and the Australia is the smallest. We are living in the north of equator.

3. Can you list some continents in the world? Write as many as you can find.Since this region is in the center of the continent, it is far from the ocean. The ocean helps to keep a moderate climate. Without it, this region has a climate of extremes. It has long, hot summers and cold winters.

There are North America,South America,Africa,Europe,Asia,Australia and Antarctica.(Is it right?)

4. Translate the word "extreme" into Chinese or Korean.

極端

5. What did you learn today? How does this connect to the last lesson? Explain in 5-8 sentences.

7 continents in the world. We are learning about Canada, Interior plains. But we must now the different kind of region in the world. Like deserts,plains, prairies... And each region has its own climate. In Interior plains also have 3 levels of land,it is very complicated. so if we learn more about world, we will understand better.

Thank you for finishing your lesson for today!Thank you for posting your last lesson on the weekend!

The Interior Plains - Topography

The Plains region is in between the Cordillera and the Great Canadian Shield. It is found in the Yukon, Northwest Territories, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Sometimes, people make the mistake of calling the Plains the Prairie Provinces or just the Prairies. The term prairie refers to the prairie grasses that grow wild in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The Interior Plains landscape includes much more than just the prairie grasslands.

1. Translate the word "prairie" into Chinese or Korean. Post it here.

草原,大草原,牧场

2.What provinces are in the Interior Plains Region?

Yukon, Northwest Territories, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are in the Interior Plains Region.

3. What does the landscape of the Interior Plains look like? Do a search and post 2 different pictures of this region. Explain what is in each picture in 3-5 sentences EACH. (2 pictures = 6-10 sentences)

This picture might be taken in autumn. The sky is low, The clouds are very like Cotton candy. The corps(is it?)are gold. This is a very beautiful place. This flat plain is wonderful.
This small factory located in The Interior Plains. The little house is really cute- In this plarie, they may owns some cows and animals to feed. Is this a milk factory?
You'll find that this entire region is generally flat in elevation. In fact there are 3 flat levels of elevation and each level is lower as you move to the east. If you can picture 3 steps on stairs that descend, then you sort of get what it looks like. Furthermore, found within these 3 levels of flat elevation , you may find hills, escarpments (cliffs), low mountains, forests, wide river valleys and there are even sand dunes! This area of Canada obviously has a lot to offer Canadians and tourists.
4. Translate the word "elevation", "flat", "level" into Chinese or Korean. Post it here.

elevation 海拔
flat 平

level 平面

5. How many levels of elevation is in this region?

There are 3 levels of elevation in this region.

6. What happens when you move to the east? What happens to the elevation?

There are 3 flat levels of elevation and each level is lower as you move to the east.

7. Find a picture of a sand dune. Post it here.

The human population tends to be greater in the southern region of the plains, but you'll also notice that town and cities generally are beside a water source like a lake or river. The Plains truly rely upon water, for the region's climate is generally dry. Water not only helps irrigate crops and livestock but it is also a source of transportation for our products, supplies, goods and services. In the past, these water routes were also major fur trading routes. These waterways also act as areas of recreation, tourism, as well, as resources like hydro-electricity for Canadians.

8. Translate the word "population" into Chinese or Korean.

人口

9. What do people live close to in this region? Why do they do that? Explain in 3-5 sentences.

I think this is a very suitable place for people. The water makes this place fertial. The corps are growing well, people who drinking this water are healthy, this also provides a good transportation. Water is always helpful.

10. Why are water routes important to people? Explain in 3-5 sentences.

Water routes are very important part of people's life. We have cars, trains,airplanes in our life,but in a original way of transporting, people never forget water. This is convinient, much easier for sightseeing, very attracting way of tourism. Water can be used for making electricity, this can ensure the people's life in an evironment-protecting way.

11. What did you learn today? Explain in 5-8 sentences.

I learned about The Interior Plains today. This fertile land has great number of people living, provides people a good environment and a comfortable,relaxing home. The plains are flat, corps are growing beneath the brilliant sunshine very happily. The grasses are protecting this place natural. This is a lovely place for human, also for animals. The prairies exist here as well.

--Information from http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/phillie/InternationalExchange/Canada/Physical%20Regions/Physical_Regions/plains.htm

Today's Short Lesson

Let's think about what we have learned!
Please use complete sentences to explain your answer.

1. What are the regions of Canada we have learned about?
We've learnt Great Lakes-St.Lawrence Lowland Region, Arctic Coastal Plains and Appalachian Region.
2. Choose one region, and tell me how your life would be like in this region. Use 5-8 sentences.
Great lakes
Five great lakes are both my favourite places to live. I love water, the lakes looks beautiful. We've found some pictures of the region, I think the sunset and the sunrise are magnificent! The brilliant sun shines softly, if this sun can be with me everyday, I would be very energetic. I can go to escarpment for adventuring,glaciations for viewing the ice. The mixed-forest would be my living place. I want to be with nature.
3. Look at your older posts, what vocabulary words have I asked you to translate? List all of them here.
Lake Sturgeon 湖鲟
saint 名 词: 圣.圣人,圣徒 动词:成为圣徒
geese 鹅
vegetation 植被
broad-leaf 阔叶
maple tree 枫树
beech trees 山毛榉
hickory tree 山核桃树
mixed 混合的
oak tree 橡树
spruce tree 云杉树
pine tree 松树
cedar tree 雪松树
humid 湿润
escarpment n.断崖,绝壁
glaciation 冰川
forest 树林丛林
coniferous 针叶
deciduous 落叶
ocean current 海洋水流
plateau 高原
fertile 1. (动植物)多产的,繁殖力强的 2. (土地)肥沃的,富饶的,丰产的
river valley 流域
sedimentary rock 沉淀物所生成的石头
region 1.地区,地带;行政区域 2.领域,范围
geography 地理学; 地形
province 省
mountain 山；山脉
topography 1. 地志;地形图2. 地形;地形学;地形测量
climate 1. 气候 2. 风土;具有某种气候的区域

St. Lawrence River

Today you are going to learn about a river!You have learned about The Great Lakes-St.Lawrence Lowland Region, but what is the St. Lawrence River?You are going to find out!

Questions

1. Find a map of the St. Lawrence River and post it. Explain what you see in 3-5 sentences.

2.Where is the St. Lawrence River in Canada? What provinces are around this river?
It is in the southeast of Canada. Ontario and Quebec are around this river.

3. Inside this river, there are fish called Lake Sturgeon. Translate "Lake Sturgeon" into Chinese or Korean.

湖鲟

4. Find a picture of Lake Sturgeon and post it. Explain what you see in 3-5 sentences.

5. This river is very important to Canadian history because an explorer named "Jacques Cartier" wanted to use it to get to China! Find a picture of Jacques Cartier and post it here.

6. On St. Lawrence's Day in 1535, Jacques Cartier gave the saint's name to one small bay near the river's mouth, but by 1600, it was used to describe the entire river. Find a picture of Saint Laurence, the saint the river was named after. Post it and explain what you see in the picture using 3-5 sentences!The river is in the west side of Gulf of St Lawrence. Saint Laurence explored from the Atlantic Ocean, went west around the New foundland, after go around the Gulf, he went back. The river named by him is right inside of the Gulf.

7. Translate "saint" into Chinese or Korean.
名词: 圣.圣人,圣徒
动词:成为圣徒

8. There are also lots of snow geese who come to the St. Lawrence River. Google a picture of this and post it here. Explain what you see in 3-5 sentences.

This geese is so~amazing! Though he lives in such dirty lake, he is still white as snow! This geese is slimmer than those geese I have seen, so cute also. I like the little eyes, the white features. I'm looking forward to have one. (to feed as a pet or cook as a roaster geese.

9. Translate "geese" into Chinese or Korean.

鹅

10. What did you learn today? 3-5 sentences!

I learnt a new region which is called St. Lawrence. A man called Saint Laurence. He was a great man, he did lots of things for human. I really admire this famous explorer. The fish in the river is big, the geese there is beautiful~

Bonus

1. Why would the river be named after a saint who doesn't live in North America?

Because he was the first person who found this river. Explorers are always honorous

2. Do people like to live along the river? Why? Explain in 3-5 sentences.

I don't know what they think. But I'd like to live there. I can fish when I am bored, and I can keep a geese for pet(take it's eggs). And places near water are rich.

3. Is there a river in China that is similar in importance to Chinese history? What is it? Post a picture of this river and tell me the name.

Yes, 2 rivers. Yellow river and Long river. The first Chinese lived here. And because of the river,the transportation was developed, the people there were happy. They walked along the river and found the ocean. This helped them to communicate with the foreign country.

The beginning of the river is clean, but the end is really dirty.

The Great Lakes-St.Lawrence Lowland Region Part 3

VEGETATION of the Great Lakes-St.Lawrence Lowland Region(Adapted from your textbook 168-169)

1. What is the word for vegetation in Chinese or Korean. Translate and put it here.

植被
2. There are a lot of broad-leafed forests in this region. What do these forests look like? Find a picture, post it and explain it in 3-5 sentence. What do you see?

This forest is near a lake. Trees are very tall, they are colored in deep green. Not only trees here, but also some grass. I can see the forest in the lake！ ^_^

3. What does a broad-leaf look like? Post a picture and explain what you think "broad" means.

阔叶

broad- big, huge. Broad leaf- leaf that is bigger than usual.

4. There are maple trees in this region. Find a picture of a maple tree. Post it.

5. What is the Chinese or Korean word for maple trees?

枫树
6. There are beech trees as well. Find a picture of a beech tree. Post it.

7. What is the Chinese or Korean word for beech trees?

山毛榉
8. There are also Hickory trees in this region. Find a picture of a hickory tree. Post it. 9. What is the Chinese or Korean word for hickory tree?

山核桃树
10. In other places of the region, the vegetation is a mixed forest. It has a mix of both decidous and coniferous trees, such as maple, beech, oak, ash, and birch, along with spruce, fir, pine and cedar. Find a picture of a mixed forest. Post it! Explain what "mixed" means!

mixed-混合的

11. Find a picture of an oak tree.Find a picture. Post it.

12. What is the Chinese or Korean word for it?
oak tree -- 橡树

13. What is a spruce tree. Find a picture. Post it.

14. What is the Chinese or Korean word for it?

云杉树

15. Find a picture of a pine tree. Post it.

16. What is the Chinese or Korean word for it?

松树

17. What is a cedar tree? Find a picture. Post it.

18. What is the Chinese or Korean word for it?

雪松树

19. What did you learn from this lesson? Explain in 8-12 sentences.

What kind of trees are there in this region. Mix forest has both decidous and coniferous trees. I know how maple, beech, oak,spruce, pine and cedar looks like. I like this kind of mixed trees, they looks colorful. It is amazing that those trees can live together. This region must have a lot of history, because in these pictures, the trees are tall and thick. Nature is amazing-- So does human. What I want to do is to protect the environment here. So that oneday i go to Canada, I can visit this spot!

Bonus

20. What is your favorite tree? Why? Explain in 5 -8 sentences.

Spruce tree. Because it is the Christmas tree! I have this tree with white color at home( Of course it is fake tree). I like the triangle shape of this tree. And I enjoy the X'mas, the process of decorating the Christmas tree, it is a warm scene. This tree means alot to me.

The Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Lowland Continued...

This Region's Climate

The climate is essentially a humid continental climate.It is humid because of the presence of the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes tend to cool the temperature during the summer. By storing heat, the Great Lakes warm the surrounding areas in winter. Winters vary from cool to cold, and summers from warm to hot.

Question

1. Translate the word humid into Chinese or Korean. Post it here.

湿润

2. What does humid mean? Explain in your own words using 3-5 sentences.

It means wet a little bit. Not dry but the Humidity is higher than usual. Sililar to Moistured.

3. How can the Great Lakes cool the temperature during the summer? What do you think happens?

Great lakes is full of waters,so in the cool days, they can absorb the cool temperature. And in hot days, they pull the cool temperature out. This is the phisical explanation. The Great lakes region is always convinient than the other places.

4. Find a photograph of Lake Michigan. Explain what you see in the picture using 3-5 sentences. This picture is the sunrise on Lake Michigan. The sun hasn't appeared yet. It is hidden in the clouds.From this shore that is full of big rocks, I can see this sight clearly.

5. Find a photograph of Lake Superior. Explain what you see in the picture using 3-5 sentences.

I can see a dangerous cliff, this is very like a spot in movies! I'm imaginning a scene- a man is chased by some indians...and jumps out of this cliff-- Lake Superior is his hidden place. From the picture, I can see the shore is not so deep.


6. Find a photograph of Lake Erie. Explain what you see in the picture using 3-5 sentences.

]This sunrise is different from the Lake Michigan. This sun is already on the sea line. The little light through the air is very soft, but enough to light up the colored winds. The tree is taken in backlight, the black shadow tells the shape.

7. Find a photograph of Lake Huron. Explain what you see in the picture using 3-5 sentences. The water in this lake is clear. You can see the shadow of the tiny white tower. Why not use it to make some Mineral water. Haha, I wish this good environment could keep forever.

8. Find a photograph of Lake Ontario. Explain what you see in the picture using 3-5 sentences.

From this picture, I think this lake isn't so deep. So clear! That I can see 2 colors of the lake. The good environment is the key. See that blue sky with soft winds~ Yummy~
Did you know the Great Lakes can be remembered by the word "home"? H is for? O is for? M is for? E is for? S is for?

H- Huron

O-Ontario

M-Michigan

E-Erie

S-Superior

9. Why is this region a good place for agriculture? Tell me three reasons and explain in 5-8 sentences.

1. Agriculture has some strict condition. These place are full of great water, 5 lakes are enough for the land to grow things.

2.This soil must be very good. Otherwise the products cannot be sold.

3.Not many people living, so the land havn't been polluted yet. And Canadian people are very careful on protecting the environment.

10. What did you learn today? Explain in 5-8 sentence

I feel there's nothing different between these 5 lakes... From the map,They are located in the northwest of Canada. From those picture, I feel this land is very fertile, there must be variety of products grown. These spots are very important to Canada, so I deduce people there are very careful on protecting. The lakes are so clear! We must learn from Canada.

Bonus
1. Why do you think people would want to live in this region? Explain in 5-8 sentences.
If I can live in this place, it's my honor. Canada is full of natural things. Comparing to the other countries, Canada is less polluted. These 5 lakes can prove it. I'm looking forward to live there and watch the sunrise one day.

The Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Lowland

Questions

The Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Lowland is the smallest geographical region in Canada. It includes the triangle formed by Lakes Huron, Ontario, and Erie.

1. Find a picture of this region. Post it and explain what you see in the picture in 3-5 sentences.

This is a picture of this region. It is a beautiful lake. The great lakes is one of the most famous spot in Canada, now I see how wonderful it is. Those red maple trees are grown in the bank, absorbing the good water in the lake. The land is moistured because of the great nature.

TOPOGRAPHY
The region contains several escarpments.


2. Translate the word escarpment into Chinese or Korean.
n.断崖,绝壁

3. What is escarpment? Use 3 sentences to explain what it is.
It is like a mountain is cut... The land is in half and you cannot go to the other side. If you fell down, you would die.

4. Find a picture of the Niagara Escarpment in this region.

5. The topography of the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Lowland has a rolling landscape made by glaciation. Find a picture of a rolling landscape (it does not have to be in this region) and explain what you see in 3-5 sentences.
I see a big area of grass. And this area is not flat as usual, it is rolling, like there are many floors but go down peacefully. This can be a convinient place for golf! And the picture is very helpful for my tiring eyes.

6. What is glaciation? Translate into Chinese or Korean.

冰川
7. Explain in English 3-5 sentences. What is glaciation?

Those place full of ice. The water are frozen because of the cold weather,the big area of ice make up a wall of ice. This is called glaciation.

9. Find a picture of glaciation. Explain what you see in 3-5 sentences.

Mountains are white in this place. On the top of the mountain,there are snow/ice covering. The ground is also frozen. This is a cool place.

10. There are also flat plains in this region. What do flat plains look like? Find a picture and explain what you see in 3-5 sentences.

Flat plains are very flat...The plains are always located in somewhere low. So in this picture, the clouds seems high up in the sky. The plain is fertile that people grows here.

11. There are also deep river valleys. What do they look like? Find a picture and explain what you see in 3-5 sentences. In the outside of the lush forest, there is a river crossing. This water looks cool. Children is playing in the river happilly. The river looks so soft to people, running very slowly and moisturing the trees.

12. Find a picture of the Great Lakes. Explain what you see in the picture in 3-5 sentences.

The great lake is really great! It is large as ocean. The brink is full of rocks,sometimes mountains. This is different from ocean. It doesn't show the largest side, but i think it is very large.

13. What is the name of each Great Lake?

Superior,Huron,Michigan,Erie,Ontario.

14. What did you learn about the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Lowland region?

It is the smallest region in Canada, but the lake is really big. And it includes 5 big lakes. This place includes different region. That is a wonderful place!

Bonus

1 . How do you think glaciation changed the way land looks today? Explain in 3-5 sentences.

Maybe the climate in this area formed the glaciation. These glaciation flew from cold place and remained here. And the hot weather made those glaciation melted, became water.

The Arctic Coastal Plains

The Arctic Coastal Plains is another region of Canada.
The region in Canada is in the north so this area has cold and snowy winters.
It is different from the Appalachian Region. The Yukon Territories, Northwest Territories and Nunavut have a little bit of this region!

Go this website
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/exploring_ecosystems/arctic.html

Questions:1. From the website, what animals are found in this region? List three animals.

I can find wolves , arctic foxes and polar bears.

2. Find a picture for one animal in this region. Choose one from Question 1.

Cute polar bear!

3. What kind of vegetation is found in this region? List three plants.
I can find grasses,lichens and mosses.
4. Find a picture for one plant in this region. Choose one from Question 3.

mosses

5. Is this region different from the Appalachian region? Tell me one thing that is different.

Appalachian is plateau, The Arctic Coastal is plain.

6. Find a picture of the Yukon Territories.

Yukon river

7. Find a picture of Nunavut.

Nunavut

8. Find a picture of the Northwest Territories.

9. How would you feel if you had to live in this region? (3-5 sentences)

It is in the north side of Canada,arctic pole maybe... So I must feel very cold. But I still love it because I like those lovely animals, especially polar bears and arctic foxes. In Alaska, it's easy to see sunset and sunrise,in winter,it is dark for months. This unusual habit may make me crazy.

10. If you had to go to the Arctic Coastal Plains, what would you bring with you? (3-5 sentences)

For the freezing temperature, I must bring my coat-the thickest one. Also like boots and those stuffs that can keep me warm. I would bring camera also, to record my fantastic trip. Also some first-aid medicine... I'm afraid of wolves.

Bonus

1. Why is learning about different regions in Canada important?

Because it's all about Canada. Maybe i will go to Canada one day, at that time, these regions are good spots for me. As we are learning about these regions, we are coming closer to Canada.

Evaluation

Questions1.Write 5-8 sentences on what you have learned in this class.

This 8 weeks are really full. I learnt the geography of Canada, provinces and territories, capital cities, a little history, some words, Appalachian region, climate and the types of forests. Because of this easy learning style,( class by class, not many contant) I think I learn these knowledge quickly. Not so much work to do, but really learnt a lot. Those new words were a challenge for me, but according to the reviewing paper( Drawing pictures), I have memorized all.
I did all the homework in time, the mark of the tests were not so bad.

2. Give yourself a mark out of 10. How much have you worked in class? Do you try your best?
BE HONEST!
I worked really hard, as hard as i can. On the test, I got some very simple mistakes, such as drawing the dots incorrect. I am not so careful when i reviewed them. Not comparing to others, for me, I can do better.
9.5/10

REMEMBER Midterm is tomorrow!
I can't wait !!!