Annotated Landform Regions Assignment
Canada is based on seven landform regions. Each of these regions has their own unique
characteristics. In this assignment, you will be analyzing Canada’s landform regions to
identify key features in each region and to gain an understanding of how Canada uses its
natural landscape.
The assignment is comprised of three parts.
Part 1: Researching A Feature
In this section you will be researching the following key features. You are responsible for
finding information regarding the key features for each landform region.
Chart
Record your information in the chart provided.
Key Features:
1) Physical Landscape
- explain the formation of each landform region
- identify the underlying rock type for each landform region
- identify major waterways within each landform region
2) Soil and Natural Vegetation
- identify the soil and vegetation present in each landform region
- relate the type of vegetation to the soil and climate of the landform region
- provide an explanation of why the soil and natural vegetation is present in that region
3) Economic Resources
- locate a capital city or at least 2 major cities within each landform region
- identify the economic activities which are dependent on the natural resources in the
region (i.e. forestry)
- identify any other economic activities that are important to the region (i.e. banking)
- provide an explanation of the importance of the economic activity to that landform
region
4) Environmental Issue
- identify one environmental issue that is prevalent in each of the landform regions
- explain its impact on both natural and human systems
Part 2: Connections Paragraphs
Once your chart is completed get it checked by the teacher. Using the information in the chart,
for each landform region write a paragraph that summarizes the four key features (physical
landscape, soil and natural vegetation, economic resources, and environmental issues) and
conclude it by making a connection between 3 or more of the features.
Part 3: Mapping
Complete the provided map by locating and colouring the different landform regions across
Canada. Make sure to include proper mapping elements. These include labeling the different
landform regions, capital or major cities, a descriptive title, and annotated paragraphs.
EVALUATION:
/45
KNOWLEDGE (chart):
/14
 Knowledge of characteristics (physical, soil/vegetation,
economic and environmental issue) for each landform region is
clear and consise
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THINKING/INQUIRY (annotations):
/7
 Environmental issue taking place in each region is included and
the impact explained
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
COMMUNICATION (map and annotations):
/17
 Paragraphs organize information in a logical sequence and are
concise
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Map includes title, accurate location of each landform region,
and accurate location of capital or major cities
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
Grammar and spelling are correct
0 1 2 3
APPLICATION (annotations):
/7
 A clear connection is made between 3 or more of the landform
region’s features.
TOTAL:
/45
Annotated Landform Regions Assignment – Resources
Making Connections: Canada’s Geography 2nd Edition
Chapter 12, pages 130-144
Pearson School Atlas
Water resources– pp. 18-19
Mineral resources – pp. 20-21
Power (electricity) – pp. 22-23
Agriculture – pp. 24-25
Forestry – pp. 28-29
Manufacturing – pp. 30-31
Readings provided by teacher
Research at home
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