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?
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
2.Where is the St. Lawrence River in Canada? What provinces are around this river?
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.
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.
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！ ^_^
broad- big, huge. Broad leaf- leaf that is bigger than usual.
5. What is the Chinese or Korean word for maple trees?
7. What is the Chinese or Korean word for beech trees?
9. What is the Chinese or Korean word for hickory tree?
mixed-混合的
12. What is the Chinese or Korean word for it?
16. What is the Chinese or Korean word for it?
18. What is the Chinese or Korean word for it?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
