| A | B |
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| a geographic region that is well suited for permanent settlement by people. Areas not included are generally too dry, too cold, or too rugged for permanent settlement. | ecumene |
| found in or living in areas that are not close to cities | rural |
| a society in which different cultural groups keep their own identity, beliefs, and traditions | plural society |
| found in or living in a city | urban |
| This covers Canada’s central plains—from grasslands to wooded country to plateaus. It includes the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. | prairie region |
| This is on Canada’s Pacific coast is made up of the province of British Columbia. It has many islands and good harbors for ocean trade. It is also the most mountainous province | pacific region |
| This lies in Eastern Canada and stretches north of the Great Lakes. It includes the two large provinces of Ontario and Quebec. | core region |
| This lies to the north of the provinces and reaches far into the Arctic Ocean. It includes Canada’s three territories: the Yukon Territory, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. Nunavut, which means “our land,” was carved from the Northwest Territories as a homeland for the Inuit people. | northern region |
| This lines the Eastern coast of Canada and includes Newfoundland, Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick. | Atlantic region |
