Why does the majority of the Canadian population live in the southern Lowlands regions? Flashcards

Prepare to answer this question in 5 paragraphs

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Where do most Canadians live and why?

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This answer should go in your intro :
Most Canadians live in the southern Great Lakes-St.-Lawrence Lowlands because it offers fertile land, job opportunities, and a mild climate.

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How does the land help?

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(This answer and two supporting pieces of evidence should be paragraph 1)

Fertile land supports farming.

Evidence 1: Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Lowlands have good soil for crops (for example, the Niagara region of Ontario is known for growing fruit like apples, peaches and cherries as well as wine grapes).
Evidence 2: Fresh water supports irrigation and farming (for example to water all the crops like in the Niagara region a great deal of water is needed).

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Why are there so many jobs?

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(This answer and two pieces of supporting evidence can be paragraph 2)

Major cities have industries and trade hubs.

Evidence 1 : Cities like Toronto and Montreal offer jobs in manufacturing and services.
Evidence 2 : Proximity to the U.S. boosts trade and job opportunities.

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What about the weather?

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(This answer and two pieces of supporting evidence can be paragraph 4)

The climate is better for living and farming.

Evidence 1: Winters are mild, and summers are warm (people can do more activities for pleasure and feel more comfortable when it is mild; less expensive to heat homes).
Evidence 2: Easier growing seasons compared to northern areas (the growing season is longer because there is a longer season of warmth with frost-free days).

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How does this all fit together

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(This answer is your conclusion)

Fertile land, jobs, and mild weather make the southern Lowlands the best place for Canadians to live.

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