Maps

Parallels of Latitude

• The parallel lines are also called latitude lines.• Colour the territories north of the 60th parallel

blue.• Colour the provinces north of the 50th parallel

orange.• Colour any parts of the provinces south of the

50th parallel green.• Make a legend to show the different spaces &

colours.

Physical Regions

• Look in the atlas to find the different physical regions of Canada.

• Choose a different colour for each region then complete the list below.

Some of Canada’s Rivers

• Trace the rivers with light blue.• Name the the large lakes and colour with light

blue. – Great Bear -Slave Lake -Lake Winnipeg– Great Lakes (there are 5 HOMES)

Name the three oceans that border Canada. Colour the oceans dark blue. *Label the 2 mountain ranges: Rockies & Appalachians. Colour light green.

Population Distribution

• Refer to the map at: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/91-214-x/2010000/m003-eng.htm

• Hint: You may want to lightly pencil in the province lines to help you find the regions. You can erase later.

• Colour the regions according to how many people live in them.

• Add the key to your map.