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| plural society | a society in whihc diffrent cultural groups keep their own identity, beliefs, and traditions |
| region | An area definied by one or more natrual or cultural characteristics that set it apart from other areas |
| urban | found in or living in a city |
| rural | found in or living in areas that are not close to cities |
| Ecumene | a region that is well suited for permanent settlement by people. Not areas that are too dry, cold, or to rugged. |
| Atlantic region | Atlantic coast of Canada. Labrador Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick provinces |
| Core Region | North of the Great Lakes. Ontario and Quebec regions |
| Prairie Region | Central Plains. Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta |
| Pacific Region | Pacific coast. British Columbia |
| Northern Region | North of the provinces. Reaches into Artic Ocean. Yukon, Northwest, and Nunavut Territories |
| Natural Resources | A useful material that is found in nature, such as water, wood, coal, or oil |
| Hydroelectric power | electricity generated from flowing rivers |
| Deserts | A region with too little rainfall to support much plant life |
| Forestry | The planting, growing, and harvesting of trees |
| humid continental | warm, rainy summers, and cool snowy winters |
| semiarid | dry, with little rainfall. |
| subartic | cold, snowy winters and cool rainy summers |
| marine | a climate that is influenced by the sea. Relatively mild winters, cool summers, and fairly regular precipitation |
| tundra | cold winters, cold summers, and little rain or snow. |
