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How Geography Affects Communities

Grade 3 · Social Studies · Geography and Map Skills · Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Lesson Summary

The land, water, and climate of a place influence how people in that community live, work, and play.

Explanation

A community near the ocean might have many fishers and surfers. A community in the mountains might have skiing and logging. A community on flat prairie land might grow wheat and raise cattle. Geography also affects what homes look like, what foods people eat, and how they travel. Understanding geography helps explain why communities in different places can be so different from each other.

Practice Questions

Q1: How might a community near the ocean earn a living?
Answer: Through fishing, shipping, or tourism.
Q2: Why might a prairie community grow wheat?
Answer: Because the flat, open land is good for farming.
Q3: Name one way geography affects how homes are built.
Answer: In cold climates, homes have strong roofs to handle snow. In warm climates, homes may have open windows for airflow.
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How Geography Affects Communities is taught in Grade 3 as part of the Social Studies curriculum in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

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