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The region is similar to the Great Plains in the USA. It is basically a huge prairie. It is ideal for growing large amounts of cereal crops such as wheat, barley oats etc.

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What do the Great Plains of the US and the Interior Plains of Canada have in common?

The Interior Plains is a vast region of North America that stretches from Canada's western arctic region all the way down to the border of Mexico. The Great Plains is a term used mainly in the US, referring to a large section of the Interior Plains, west of the Mississippi. The term includes Canadian territory, but is rarely used in Canada. In Canada it is more common to refer to the entire Interior Plains as one unit, or to use the term prairie. Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are commonly called the Prairie Provinces.


How many aboriginal languages are spoken in Canada?

The following 19 native languages are spoken in Canada:AbernaquieAlgonquinBeaverBella CoolaBlackfootBloodCreeGros VenturHaidiInuvikKootenayMicMacMohawkNootkaOjibwayPigeneseSalishSarcreeTlinkin


Land Forms in the Atlantic region of Canada?

The Great Lakes, The Canadian Shield, The St. Lawrence River, The Prairies, and The Atlantic are the main geographical features in the Atlantic Prairie and Core regions of Canada.


What are Canada's 8 climate regions?

The eight climate regions of Canada are the Arctic Region, Taiga Region, Cordilleran Region, Pacific Maritime Region (west), Boreal Region, Prairie Region, Southeastern Region, and the Atlantic Maritime Region (east).


Which landform region is known as Canada's storehouse of metallic minerals?

The Canadian Shield supplies Canada with so many different minerals that it is often called "Canada's Storehouse."

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What is the population of western Canada?

prairie region of canada


What is prairie grasslands in the tropical region called?

Prairie grasslands in the tropical region are called temperate grasslands.


What is a prairie grassland in the tropical region called.?

Prairie grasslands in the tropical region are called temperate grasslands.


In Canada what region produces the most oil?

Prairie province


What are the 5 major climate regions of Canada?

The five major climate regions of Canada are the Northern region, the Pacific region, the Prairie region, the Core region, and the Atlantic region.


Where is Canada's wheat-farming area?

Canada's major Wheat-Farming areas are in the west in the region of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. These three provinces are called the Prairie Provinces.


What is the region that is covered with prairie grassland in the south of Canada?

The Interior Plains


What exacerbated the effect of the Depression in the Prairie provinces?

During the Great depression of the 1930's the prairie region in Canada suffered from a severe drought leaving them in clouds of dust that coated the crops making it hard to grow. The prairies were called the Dust Bowl due to this event.


What is a region of flat or rolling land covered with tall grasses called?

The interior lowlands hope this helps


What is a plain or hilly region within the temperate zone sometimes called a sea of grass?

a prairie


What is The difference between the 3 regions?

The Atlantic region is on the East Coast of Canada and is known for its maritime culture. The Prairie region is in the central part of Canada and is known for its vast plains and agriculture. The Pacific region is located on the West Coast and is known for its mountains, forests, and coastal scenery.


What do the Great Plains of the US and the Interior Plains of Canada have in common?

The Interior Plains is a vast region of North America that stretches from Canada's western arctic region all the way down to the border of Mexico. The Great Plains is a term used mainly in the US, referring to a large section of the Interior Plains, west of the Mississippi. The term includes Canadian territory, but is rarely used in Canada. In Canada it is more common to refer to the entire Interior Plains as one unit, or to use the term prairie. Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are commonly called the Prairie Provinces.