Major Cities and Urbanization
Students will identify Canada's major urban centers and analyze the factors that led to their growth and development.
Key Questions
- Analyze the geographical factors that contributed to the growth of major Canadian cities.
- Compare the characteristics of urban and rural areas in Canada.
- Predict the challenges and opportunities associated with urbanization in Canada.
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